Another monthly WTF Group meet up. Northern Rhône vs Southern Rhône, blind as usual.
In a group of 8 guys, what are the chances this wine is brought twice? Weston and I both ended up bringing this wine, albeit in different groups. I decanted this for a little under two hours and that was without a doubt the sweetspot. Most confused this for northern Rhône based on texture, but it still had a significant amount of black pepper in comparison to the Guigal it was poured alongside.
Another monthly WTF Group meet up. Northern Rhône vs Southern Rhône, blind as usual.
In a group of 8 guys, what are the chances this wine is brought twice? Weston and I both ended up bringing this wine, albeit in different groups. I decanted this for a little under two hours and that was without a doubt the sweetspot. Most confused this for northern Rhône based on texture, but it still had a significant amount of black pepper in comparison to the Guigal it was poured alongside.
Feb 16th, 2018
"Would you like some ground pepper?" YES!
"Would you like some ground pepper?" YES!
2 people found it helpfulAug 23rd, 2014
Just so enjoyable tonight, with an elegant structure, savory aromatics, and a sharp mineral-driven finish. An old world treat to end a day of new world wines. (Post Peter Michael Winery dinner)
Just so enjoyable tonight, with an elegant structure, savory aromatics, and a sharp mineral-driven finish. An old world treat to end a day of new world wines. (Post Peter Michael Winery dinner)
1 person found it helpfulSep 22nd, 2015
Oldest producer in Gigondas. Great value alternative for any fans of
Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Tasty stuff.
Oldest producer in Gigondas. Great value alternative for any fans of
Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Tasty stuff.
Aug 21st, 2016
Nice and fresh with tannins waiting to round up. Worth trying in 5 years.
Nice and fresh with tannins waiting to round up. Worth trying in 5 years.
Jan 24th, 2015
Showing beautifully.
Oct 17th, 2014
Meaty and so, so Rhone. Great for the first day of winter with snow.
Meaty and so, so Rhone. Great for the first day of winter with snow.
Nov 24th, 2013
2010. Thought this might pair well with some Ethiopian lamb dishes that we had ordered, but when I tasted it, I could tell it needed some time in the decanter. It ended up pairing very well with the aftertaste of lamb. We loved it. Peppery, leathery aromas with a fantastic tannin/acidity/mouthfeel structure and a finish that lasted minutes!
2010. Thought this might pair well with some Ethiopian lamb dishes that we had ordered, but when I tasted it, I could tell it needed some time in the decanter. It ended up pairing very well with the aftertaste of lamb. We loved it. Peppery, leathery aromas with a fantastic tannin/acidity/mouthfeel structure and a finish that lasted minutes!
Jun 30th, 2023Tres chaud, fruit un peu cuit, finale lourde, à boire
Tres chaud, fruit un peu cuit, finale lourde, à boire
Dec 20th, 2021
What wine is a 92 after 20 minutes of cork pop? What wine is a 94 with a chicken green chili, poblano and jalapeno pepper soup? THIS. Slight hint of aged brambleberry and fig on the nose. Entry is fig dominated without food and more of a black cherry with the food. After an hour, this one actually seemed to get more youthful with or without any acoutrement. Hint of truffle to the finish. Nice wine. Two more and I'm actually amazed I was able to time consuming this case rather well! Should drink nicely for the next 5 to 7 years.
What wine is a 92 after 20 minutes of cork pop? What wine is a 94 with a chicken green chili, poblano and jalapeno pepper soup? THIS. Slight hint of aged brambleberry and fig on the nose. Entry is fig dominated without food and more of a black cherry with the food. After an hour, this one actually seemed to get more youthful with or without any acoutrement. Hint of truffle to the finish. Nice wine. Two more and I'm actually amazed I was able to time consuming this case rather well! Should drink nicely for the next 5 to 7 years.
Feb 18th, 2019
Gigondas, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
