I’m a little bit disappointed with this wine. For 3y it shows surprising age - deep golden color, with ripe yellow apples & Reine Claude plums, with a bit of fresh apple pie. Round and mellow - I miss the typical mineral, steely sharpness. Esp. at this age.
On the palate this is more structured, properly mineral & steely with racy, juicy acidity and a long finish of salty lemons. Nice depth, too.
Went well with the fish, by not sure if I’m going to buy it again. — 3 days ago
Smooth and rich body. Amazing! Great w steak at Saint and Second in LB (2020 blend). Available for delivery on EmpireWine.com (https://www.empirewine.com/wine/domaine-vieux-du-lazaret-chateauneuf-du-pape-2020-h54117/) — 11 days ago
A bit closed, even after a few hours. Opened a bit too soon. — a month ago
Lungo, da meditazione, glicerinico, commovente — 5 days ago
[Tasted on February 14, 2024 at Home]
Dried cherry and raspberry fruit, with bay leaf, earth and licorice. — 3 months ago
Jeremiah Diaz
Deep ruby in color; black cherries, blackberries, and cigar box on the nose; high acidity; high tannins; tastes like black currant, crushed gravel, and a little eucalyptus with a long finish. It needs to decant a bit longer. Very structured, but delicious. After a hyperdecant, and sitting for an hour, the tannins mellowed a little and everything tastes more integrated. I'm taking off 1 point because the eucalyptus is too strong for me, but I still love this wine! Nellie says it's ok. — 11 hours ago