On first open, the butter/malo notes are overpowering everything. Some fruit and acidity in there but hidden. Will see how it evolves with some air. — a day ago
Disgorged June 3, 2021 — 15 days ago
Medium ruby hue. Aromas and flavors of baking spice, leather, nutmeg, raspberry, rose petal, tar, and vanilla. Medium body and tannins, with high acidity. Soft, rounded, and balanced. Drinking perfectly now. — a month ago
Imagine a great Cote Rotie, Cornas, and a Cal Syrah step into a bar. The atmosphere is all French but the ‘Mercian makes it interesting and overblown with too much density. It was spectacular, but if it were a bit more reserved, and didn’t stain my Riedel, it would have been on another level. — 2 months ago
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The joys of the cellar treasure find — 2 days ago