The nose has a strong element of smoke. It is very pronounced and not integrated. The oak and toast level is less pronounced in the palate but once you notice it on the nose, it's very difficult to not "taste" smoke as the primary flavour note.
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2018 M. Chapoutier Domaine de Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem
3/3/2023 - DaddyLongLegs wrote: 87 Points
The nose has a strong element of smoke. It is very pronounced and not integrated.
The oak and toast level is less pronounced in the palate but once you notice it on the nose, it's very difficult to not "taste" smoke as the primary flavour note.
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2018 Macauley Zinfandel
3/30/2022 - DaddyLongLegs Likes this wine: 93 Points
Extremely smooth and well crafted.
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2016 Matos Winery Gamay Noir
1/20/2022 - DaddyLongLegs Likes this wine: 89 Points
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