Popped and poured in a Grassl Cru. The fairly light translucent garnet color but excellent intensity present a textbook example of the difference between concentration and extraction. It initially shows evergreen inflected dark cherry on the nose, while a layer of very fine tannin latches on to pure fruit on the palate like Velcro. It broadens out and takes on more savory notes with air. Excellent now and I look forward to seeing what more age will bring to the table. — 5 years ago
Looks like the Warriors are going down 3-1. Shame on us for celebrating with Champange early.
At least we are on to the gold standard of Bandol Rosé. Cheers to Durant playing the rest of the series.
2016 is offering so much more with two plus years in bottle. — 5 years ago
Purchased from Wine Access. Enjoyed at home on 9/29/2024. — 2 months ago
Pale straw yellow. Understated nose (too cold, pulled from wine fridge). Pear, Meyer lemon, delicate oak. No butter thank heavens. Should have waited a year or two but could not resist — 5 years ago
Really nice. — 3 months ago
Complètement différent de celle bue il y a quelques années. En fait, les 2011 bu durant le voyage se sont montrés accessibles, goumands et à point. Cette bouteille était délicieuse, d’une fraicheur et surtout pas de sur maturation. Ca pinotte dans le tapis. C’est fruité et doté d’une belle longueur. J’adore! — 5 years ago
Andrew Belzer
Poached pear, apple, lemon zest, white pepper, grapefruit, rich with great acid. Still quite fresh for a 16! — 18 days ago