My first time that I recall trying the Chatus grape. It is very interesting. Not too dismilar from Cinsault. Ruby/purple in color. The nose has cherries, dust and cranberries. On the palate, this is deep with a nice complexity. Tart cranberries and some cherries on the palate. This really worked better with food. A fun wine and a very good wine as well.
Purple/ruby in color. The nose is custy with clay, cherries, cocoa and a bubble gum note. On the palate, this is sweet black cherry fruit. Slightly disjointed at first, it came together in the glass and continued to put on weight. Very nice red and black cherries. Good complexity. Slight tannins. At this point, this seems at or close to peak, yet given that it took time to come together, perhaps not. It would be interesting to revisit this in a few years.
What an excellent wine. It seems mature but it keeps getting better so who knows. Purple in color with some ruby swirls. The nose is gorgeous with black and red cherries, spice and some barnyard. On the palate, layers of cherries and dark cherries with some earthy funky notes. Some licorice on the finish. There are some tannins. Great finish. This is deep and complex and improved all night. The price is unfortunately, hefty, but every once in a while, its worth it.
Ruby/purple in color. The nose has cherries, slightly sour and sandalwood. On the palate, sour cherries with slight root beer note. This is a big wine and ageing pretty slowly. There is still a ton of fruit and the alcohol is in check, so I suspect this will continue to develop. It will be interesting to see how much complexity it gains. Like many wines that lean far to one style, if you didn't like this young, you probably won't like it old (and visa-versa). There is some slight heat on the finish but that settled down with some air.
This has really improved in the last 6 months. This has some oak on it which may be a question for some, but if you like this style, it is impressive. Deep golden in color. The nose has vanilla and lemon cream. Slight fesh lumber. On the palate, there is a lovely oily texture. Very lemony with a bit of sawdust as well as vanilla. Very nice acidity. Worked just find with some cheeses. Still on the young side and plenty of fruit to hold up as the oak integrates. It is delicious right now.
The 164 uses 2008 as a base. This is pehnominal albeit very young at the moment. Light golden in color. A beautiful mousse with a lot of tiny bubbles. The nose is great with slight toasted note with pears and slight lemon. Also an underlying minerality. With air a slight nutty note emerges. On the palate, this is deep and complex yet precise. It unwinds nicely in the glass. Lemony with slight orange notes. Minerals. Great acidity. Very pesistent and lemony finish. Amazing length. Great with food. This has penty of upside but is great right now. Excellent.
Very good showing for this. As to whether this is at peak or not, it depends how you like your wines. Ruby in color, clear and bright. On the nose, this is earthy with cherries, macerated cherries and a bit of funk. Medium bodied. Complex and layered on the palate. Cherries, forest floor and earth. Good balance. Persistent with good energy. Nice finish. If you like a mature Pinot Noir, this was drinking great.
Seems to be in a bit of a dumb phase right now. Don't get me wrong, it is quite good but not as good as it can be. Light golden in color. The nose has some grapefruit and nice minerality. A bit of salinity. On the palate, this is good but not breaking out any complexities. Nice grapefruit and minerals. Good texture. Excellent with food. As good it is today, I would hold for a year or two or 8 and patience will be rewarded.
Great showing for this wine. Everyone was blown away with this. It has really come into its own. Light golden in color. The nose is very clean with slight pineapple, lots of minerals and hints of honey. On the palate, this is sweet but not overtly. Great acidity. complex and deep with minerals, tropical fruit and pineapple. Clean no petrol. Long finish. Great with food. Stunning.
This was quite good and above my expectations. Never pre judge. Light golden in color. The nose is nice with limes and minerals. A nice head of mousse with small bubbles. On the palate, there is a lemon/lime note with a nice minerality. Good finish. Went great on its own to start the evening and better with food.
