Lots of complex aromatics that became even more expressive as the bottle warmed up. Some oxidative notes mixed with bread and flowers. In the mouth this leans to the vinous side. Acid driven which allows it to be consumed through out the meal. Just a hint of bitterness on the finish — a year ago
Beautiful wine — 5 years ago
Prefer it freshly opened with limited air while it's still tight. Really good. — 8 years ago
Delicious!! — 8 years ago
Wowowowowowowowowow — 9 years ago
brought by Ee, at Ticino, Bermondsey Street — 10 years ago
Wow. This does not taste like CdP. Seems like very heavy proportion of Syrah and has a dark inky color as well as black pepper and olive notes. There is some fruit here, very dark and chocolate like.
I would have guessed it was a crozes hermitage wine.
Overall enjoyable despite the head fake — 6 months ago
Not totally fresh but fine split and consumed quickly. — 9 months ago
Dry and bold with a lingering finish. Oak, tart cherries, and a hint of something that reminds me of really good olive brine. — 4 years ago
Semi-sweet, light and refreshing, good table wine — 4 years ago
Mature, complex with spicy dark fruit. Impressive with good length. Ripe tannins. — 5 years ago
11 June 2018. Frenchette, New York, NY. — 6 years ago
12 March 2016. Flatiron Wines, New York, NY. — 8 years ago
Absolutely delicious !! Sometimes you wait for a special occasion and sometimes you realize life, love, friendship and sister-in-laws are a special occasion. Love you Meas. Cheers to John! — 9 years ago
At Les terrasses d'Uriage, with Ivan & Mel — 9 years ago
Medium-deep ruby-purple color.
Aromas of blueberry compote,
Dry. Flavors of ripe blackberry, blueberry, cinnamon, licorice. Medium, chewy tannins.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — 7 months ago
Well balanced deep rich red and dark fruit. At or near peak but should hold on for a few years — 8 months ago
Wine Shoe wine — 4 years ago
Lemongrass and minerals. Lovely! — 5 years ago
Unreal. If I’m going to drink dessert wine this is it. — 6 years ago
Black cherry, earth funk but brought and fruity. Great balance and acidity. Fun and interesting but also something I could drink regularly. Awesome baby bandol! — 7 years ago
Excellent!!! Nez sur un grillé très fin, du fruit. Très belle complexité que l'on retrouve en bouche. — 8 years ago
An 09 I opened and then vacuum pumped and left for 2 weeks (out of town). It just got better!. Dark and big but not too brawney. Raspberry as opposed to plum fruitv. Nice spice and a just a bit of sweetness — 10 years ago
Peter van den Besselaar
Vintage 2009 | cherries, light cacao, vanilla. Juicy taste, start tertiary tones — 6 months ago