Decanted and poured, dinner at L'appart. A strong nose wafted across the counter as Olivier emptied the bottle into the decanter. Red fruit, super ripe and extracted, as well as tree bark, forest floor and something menthol-like on the nose. Truly medium bodied on the palate, but substantial. Red fruit, some earthy mid-palate, super grippy finish.
2nd hour: With food, candied cherries coming on strong, though things seemed to come up a bit short on the finish.
2-3 years left, unless you want a more old-world style, super-aged wine, take it another 7!
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6/11/2015 - John McCabe wrote: 92 Points
Medium-bodied, well balanced. Red fruit with a hint of licorice.
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5/14/2014 - TallMikeWine Likes this wine: 89 Points
Decanted and poured, dinner at L'appart. A strong nose wafted across the counter as Olivier emptied the bottle into the decanter. Red fruit, super ripe and extracted, as well as tree bark, forest floor and something menthol-like on the nose. Truly medium bodied on the palate, but substantial. Red fruit, some earthy mid-palate, super grippy finish.
2nd hour: With food, candied cherries coming on strong, though things seemed to come up a bit short on the finish.
2-3 years left, unless you want a more old-world style, super-aged wine, take it another 7!
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4/16/2014 - canan wrote: 88 Points
Nice but nothing special...
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3/10/2013 - Marc_Iadarola wrote: 87 Points
I had higher expectations for this. It was a little bit thin and a little short on the finish. Drinkable for certain but not mind blowing.
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2/17/2013 - jfurey21 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Consistent with my prior notes. I like this!
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