Was left non-plussed this time, no significant evolution or gain in complexity, still lots of material but slight dissociation of elements led to the wine being perceived as rather rustic, with quite protruding tannins. Not sure there is any point in waiting this?
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Opened and put into decanter for >10h. Incredibly dark and opaque (almost no light shone through the glass). Nose was starting to open but was still tightly coiled around a spring core of dark fruits, medicinal hebs and some olive paste. Palate is well balanced, great acidity, amazing fruit concentration (very primary but very pure and with no over ripeness) and the abundant tannins are ripe and well dressed. Long finish. This is great stuff cleverly made with obviously high quality material, and should probably acquire more complexity with age. My only reservation would be the wine's extra high concentration which, combined with the high alcohol content, leads to palate fatigue and diminishes its drinkability.
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10/28/2014 - thomasito2001 wrote: 91 Points
Was left non-plussed this time, no significant evolution or gain in complexity, still lots of material but slight dissociation of elements led to the wine being perceived as rather rustic, with quite protruding tannins. Not sure there is any point in waiting this?
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2/8/2013 - globi Likes this wine: 92 Points
great. but be carefull on the drinking temp.
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1/31/2011 - thomasito2001 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Opened and put into decanter for >10h. Incredibly dark and opaque (almost no light shone through the glass). Nose was starting to open but was still tightly coiled around a spring core of dark fruits, medicinal hebs and some olive paste. Palate is well balanced, great acidity, amazing fruit concentration (very primary but very pure and with no over ripeness) and the abundant tannins are ripe and well dressed. Long finish. This is great stuff cleverly made with obviously high quality material, and should probably acquire more complexity with age. My only reservation would be the wine's extra high concentration which, combined with the high alcohol content, leads to palate fatigue and diminishes its drinkability.
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5/16/2009 - Barbalax wrote:
Not my style at all... Medicinal flavour of blueberry cough drops, residual sugar and alcoholic fumes. For me this is not wine.
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