Smoky embers, macerated cherries, iodine, and dark-roasted herbs on the nose. Loads of earthy garrigue tinged bitter dark berry flavors. Lots of peppery alcohol on the long finish, though that may have been my fault because we had it on the deck on a warm day.
Smoky embers, macerated cherries, iodine, and dark-roasted herbs on the nose. Loads of earthy garrigue tinged bitter dark berry flavors. Lots of peppery alcohol on the long finish, though that may have been my fault because we had it on the deck on a warm day.
Jun 19th, 2016
Nose of cherry, liquorice and oak. After 3 weeks of tasting unoaked or minimally Oaked wines in Italy (with a few new world exceptions) I have picked up better "antennae" for oak. Still a good CDP if not a little simple.
Nose of cherry, liquorice and oak. After 3 weeks of tasting unoaked or minimally Oaked wines in Italy (with a few new world exceptions) I have picked up better "antennae" for oak. Still a good CDP if not a little simple.
Oct 6th, 2015
Much improved from my last bottle. This seems more 'classic' in that is shows juicy red fruits, mineral tones and a medium body. A good match to grilled pork.
Much improved from my last bottle. This seems more 'classic' in that is shows juicy red fruits, mineral tones and a medium body. A good match to grilled pork.
Sep 24th, 2014
The wine seeped up the cork; I was scared. After a little air though: one refined, elegant, stalwart, lovely wine.
The wine seeped up the cork; I was scared. After a little air though: one refined, elegant, stalwart, lovely wine.
Jun 30th, 2017
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
