Just needed time, both in storage and decant. Better on the 2nd day
Some historical stuff I found online,
The Chateau Caronne Ste. Gemme property has been making wine since the French Revolution and has existed since the mid 1600's. Now in the hands of the Nony family, who is related to the Borie family of multi-chateau fame, the estate is in excellent hands.
The vines average about thirty years of age and are located in the southwest corner of Saint Julien. The grapes are fermented in cement vats where they also undergo malolactic fermentation. From there they're aged in one third new French oak for one year before bottling. — 7 days ago
Deep red/purple in colour, this wine was a real pleasure. We drunk this on its own and there was
blackberry and a little oak in its aroma. Dark fruit with some red berry giving a medium-body, medium tannin taste.
I suspect it would have been even more delicious has we decanted to let it open up. — 20 days ago
SuperFrico in Vegas — 12 days ago
Nice Pinot-strawberry, Cola and spice. High priced though — 16 days ago
Brandon Boesch
This is amazing with a slight chill. Cherries, cranberry, raspberry, stones, purple flowers, so lovely and easy to drink but also complexity. Highly recommend! — 9 days ago