Feral
Domaine Armand Rousseau
Chambertin Grand Cru Pinot Noir 1993
1993 vintage. From Jay. the cork on this bottle was pulled approximately two hours prior to being decanted. the wine was poured immediately post decanting.
the colour of the wine immediately grabs your attention. a glorious ruby hue worthy of a gemstone. perfect translucency and frankly a joy to observe. pinot juice as perfect as it can possibly look, majestically glinting in the tables candle light. after being allowed to gently open in the glass the wine displayed a degree of feminine ferality in a most pleasant manner. with time this was complemented by fraises sauvages, crushed black forest fruits and cuban tobacco wrapper. the feral element continued to present through a very slight earthiness and tones of wild mushrooms. this eventually gave way to crushed violets and roses which eventually poured over the glass and across the table. quite wonderful. the body was full with great complexity and finesse. this wine has tremendous power. its balance was beguiling and the combination of femininity on the nose with a gracefully powerful structure and depth of fruit truly provided the best of both worlds with an astounding finish. this is an epic wine which frankly ticks every box and is certainly within its drinking window. the acidity and abundant levels fruit still mean that this wine has many years ahead of it but frankly i'd be hard pressed to hold off. in short, this is a dessert island wine. 100/100
— 12 years ago
Château Pradeaux
Bandol Mourvedre 2009
Just perfect Bandol. Herbaceous, feral, loaded with honeyed black fruit, and ravaging tannins. — 12 years ago
Domaine Michel Gros
Les Chaliots Nuits Saint Georges Pinot Noir 2008
A little feral, backed up good candy fruit. — 12 years ago
Equipo Navazos
Nº 41 Jerez-Xérès-Sherry La Bota de Palo Cortado Palomino Fino
Almost perfect. So smooth bit feral and wild at the same time. — 12 years ago
The Eyrie Vineyards
Pinot Meunier 2010
Feral, but tight. — 13 years ago
Mas de Boislauzon
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2010
Fig, coffee grounds, and cocoa on the nose. Feral but clean, with a long, sweet finish. Good now through 2020. — 12 years ago
Donkey & Goat
The Prospector El Dorado Mourvèdre 2009
On the bigger, feral side of CA Mourvèdre. No light bodied, citrus backed wine here. A lovely foil for rack of lamb. — 12 years ago
Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2010
Long life ahead for sure. That said a bit feral at first with polish coming later. — 14 years ago
Jonathan Lipsmeyer
Pomegranate molasses/thick red raspberry fruit, but sufficiently lifted and bright such that it is refreshing. Nose brings to mind Faury Syrah but it's smoother and less feral, feels stem my but polished; obviously not the elegance of a Côte Rôtie but managed an elegant balance nonetheless. At 16€, back up the truck. Roses come to mind with air, and it seems to gain conviction, even alluding to the tiniest meatiness. Yum. — 11 years ago