blend of Cab Sauv and Arinarnoa (tannat x Cab sauv cross?) very very dark colour, black almost with a red rim Mushroom, earthy, spicy, menthol on the nose, almost like vermouth Fresh on the palate, earthy, spicy, more menthol and tannins that seem a bit silty, like fine earth Well put together, impressive, but not much fun.
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plum color, decanted for two hours. Nose of plums, raisins, oak and spices. Balanced and medium bodied however with slightly drying tannins and a short finish.
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2/3. Has to be, I bought two bottles to bring back and given the weight of the bottles that was no small commitment. This is the fist bottle drunk back home and it didn't disapoint. Still a deep purple. On looks alone you'd guess this was last year's baby (although that comment would be consistant through much of what I tasted in Lebanon). Big and powerful and chucked full of tanins. Like last year's baby. Tastes like a big powerful young Bx but even after hours open is only begining to open out. But you sense the promise. Perhaps ten years? Or more.
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11/14/2016 - henrygjeffreys wrote:
blend of Cab Sauv and Arinarnoa (tannat x Cab sauv cross?)
very very dark colour, black almost with a red rim
Mushroom, earthy, spicy, menthol on the nose, almost like vermouth
Fresh on the palate, earthy, spicy, more menthol and tannins that seem a bit silty, like fine earth
Well put together, impressive, but not much fun.
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3/7/2016 - the player Likes this wine: 88 Points
plum color, decanted for two hours. Nose of plums, raisins, oak and spices. Balanced and medium bodied however with slightly drying tannins and a short finish.
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9/14/2014 - swaap wrote: 77 Points
Style monolithique, trop d'extraction et d'élevage sur fut neuf, il faut de l'énergie pour terminer la bouteille.
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8/25/2013 - Olifio wrote: 88 Points
Beautiful brown-red not very clear wine. Comfortable nose, like a nice Bordeaux. Subtle tannins, no sharp edges.Nice food pairing with red meat.
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2/17/2010 - h12 wrote: 85 Points
2/3. Has to be, I bought two bottles to bring back and given the weight of the bottles that was no small commitment. This is the fist bottle drunk back home and it didn't disapoint. Still a deep purple. On looks alone you'd guess this was last year's baby (although that comment would be consistant through much of what I tasted in Lebanon). Big and powerful and chucked full of tanins. Like last year's baby. Tastes like a big powerful young Bx but even after hours open is only begining to open out. But you sense the promise. Perhaps ten years? Or more.
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