Domaine Giraud
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Bend
This is a massive wine. 15%. Very primary on the nose. Dark blackberry extract, licorice, and a roasted eucalyptus thing. With air, it became a bit more nuanced. A cured beef note became prominent. Staggering intensity in the back half of the palate. Loads of dark licorice and minerals. Despite its high alcohol, I think this will actually improve over the next 5 years. Too young now.
This is a massive wine. 15%. Very primary on the nose. Dark blackberry extract, licorice, and a roasted eucalyptus thing. With air, it became a bit more nuanced. A cured beef note became prominent. Staggering intensity in the back half of the palate. Loads of dark licorice and minerals. Despite its high alcohol, I think this will actually improve over the next 5 years. Too young now.
Nov 28th, 2015Overripe stewed fruit, which is only accentuated by aging. Unfortunately this seems to be the deal with most 2003 CDP.
Overripe stewed fruit, which is only accentuated by aging. Unfortunately this seems to be the deal with most 2003 CDP.
Nov 13th, 2015An excellent CdP with all the spiciness and black fruits, medium bodied and bold.
An excellent CdP with all the spiciness and black fruits, medium bodied and bold.
Feb 27th, 2021Ether, cherry, blackberry, raspberry, oak, and pepper. Needs to lay down for awhile and maybe some magic will happen!
Ether, cherry, blackberry, raspberry, oak, and pepper. Needs to lay down for awhile and maybe some magic will happen!
Jan 12th, 2020Nariz: Mora, ciruela, regaliz, especies, cuero. La garnacha es notable en la nariz. Toda la fruta madura/sobre madura.
Boca: seco, Tanino M/M+ pero sedosos considerando la edad, Acidez M, Alcohol Alto (15%)
(Bodegas Compostela)
Nariz: Mora, ciruela, regaliz, especies, cuero. La garnacha es notable en la nariz. Toda la fruta madura/sobre madura.
Boca: seco, Tanino M/M+ pero sedosos considerando la edad, Acidez M, Alcohol Alto (15%)
(Bodegas Compostela)