The strong florality, tar, woodsmoke, leather, and lingering tannins were all pointing me towards a Nebbiolo in our blind, but the meatiness, darker fruit profile, and subtle peppery herbs should have been dead giveaways of its Rhone origin. The failed guess aside, the wine was actually quite nice even though the ripeness was a little fatiguing for me. Plus points to the tangy finish and underlying minerality which developed with air. Good now, but definitely better with age.
The strong florality, tar, woodsmoke, leather, and lingering tannins were all pointing me towards a Nebbiolo in our blind, but the meatiness, darker fruit profile, and subtle peppery herbs should have been dead giveaways of its Rhone origin. The failed guess aside, the wine was actually quite nice even though the ripeness was a little fatiguing for me. Plus points to the tangy finish and underlying minerality which developed with air. Good now, but definitely better with age.
Jul 13th, 2020
Côtes du Rhône Villages, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
