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Albert Bichot Vieilles Vines de Pinot Noir 2020
Remember, remember, we used to turn up our noses at "20s," saying it was too young, hadn't lived long enough. And now, "mm, aged..." How old am I, it's time to die.
The aroma is mushroomy, even more so, with hints of mold, red berries, plum, a little cheese, and cloves.
The taste is quite lively, tannic, (relatively speaking for Pinot Noir), oaky, and leathery. The finish is powerful, with a slightly vegetal and peppery note. There's a lot to think about. Maybe I'll find something else.
The color isn't great, by the way. Instead of the classic light and brownish hue, it's just a regular ruby.
Pleasant, drinkable, but also something to contemplate. I'll lower the score simply because there are many better options within the region and grape variety.
8/10
Added 23 hours 29 minutes later
Guigal Cotes du Rhone Rouge, 2017
While I was getting ready to write, I almost finished the bottle and got a little tipsy. At first, it seems too fruity, but then it opens up into a normal Rhône, spicy, earthy, oaky, and so on. The finish is really impressive, even slightly bitter. Pure classic.
8/10
Remember, remember, we used to turn up our noses at "20s," saying it was too young, hadn't lived long enough. And now, "mm, aged..." How old am I, it's time to die.
The aroma is mushroomy, even more so, with hints of mold, red berries, plum, a little cheese, and cloves.
The taste is quite lively, tannic, (relatively speaking for Pinot Noir), oaky, and leathery. The finish is powerful, with a slightly vegetal and peppery note. There's a lot to think about. Maybe I'll find something else.
The color isn't great, by the way. Instead of the classic light and brownish hue, it's just a regular ruby.
Pleasant, drinkable, but also something to contemplate. I'll lower the score simply because there are many better options within the region and grape variety.
8/10
Added 23 hours 29 minutes later
Guigal Cotes du Rhone Rouge, 2017
While I was getting ready to write, I almost finished the bottle and got a little tipsy. At first, it seems too fruity, but then it opens up into a normal Rhône, spicy, earthy, oaky, and so on. The finish is really impressive, even slightly bitter. Pure classic.
8/10
E si sui vius, er mi grans benananza,
e si ieu muoir, er mi grans deliuriers
e si ieu muoir, er mi grans deliuriers