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I had a crack at this one a week or so ago.
Delicious, once it was given a few moments to gather itself…
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Have resisted opening most of my 2019s so far, but I did open a Domaine Cayron back in February as “research” for the 2021 EP and really enjoyed it.
Tonight we nearly opened a 2019 Gigondas Petite Gardette but at the last minute switched to a Vacqueyras with a bit more age, with no regrets.
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I’ve been enjoying the Clusel Traboules too, apart from one dodgy bottle. Interesting to hear about the l’Arzelle I think I have some of those somewhere.
I’ve sampled several…,…
Bout d’Zan, had half the case as it’s such a good early drinker.
Domaine L’Abbe Dine. Cotes du Rhone…again very complete, fruit to the fore. Balanced.
Domaine Maby, Lirac Nessum Dorma…this one could probably do with more time. It’s a big wine, and was good, but I think there will be more to come.
Domaine des Escaravailles, Rasteau, Argilla ad Argillam, quite a mouthful, name and wine. I was surprised how forward this was, and not too heavy, lot of fruit and pretty smooth. Sipping not quaffing though. Second bottle had a little whiff of cork taint I thought. I gave one away too. Still 3 left.
Ogier, La Rosine. Have drunk 2 of 6. Surprised how forward it was. Little tannin, bright clear fruit. Linear. Enjoyed both a lot. About as far from Yellowtail Shiraz as it is possible to be in all respects.
Still got St Joseph (Gaillard), Crozes (Rousset -Picaudieres) and Vacqueyras (Clos de Cazaux) untouched.
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I would add Mont Redon Lirac. Not sure who it was, but somebody on here prompted me to take out 3 of my 12 in May, and they are very much good to go.
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Thanks for these - very interesting.
Good to hear. I have a case in reserves. I enjoyed the 2016 a lot. But I haven’t started my 2018s yet and I picked up a 2017 which appeared on the list recently. Better crack on.
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