but there's lots to like here
Quite ripe and showy
plum and earthy flower or iris root
sexy side to the vintage and has terrific blackcurrant and red plum-like fruits as well as lots of tobacco and cedary spice aromas and flavors
A wonderfully polished expression of Ribera del Duero's match-up of power and high-plain freshness
Ogier Clos de l'Oratoire des Papes Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France 2021 Lafite but there's lots to likeA pretty concentrated Chateauneuf du Pape for the vintage with notes of cherries, crushed raspberries, dried herbs, stones, flowers and spices. Medium to full bodied with fine, firm tannins. Great layers and structure, with a fine grainy texture all along. Lovely fruit notes come through, too. Harmonious. Flavorful finish with excellent length. 80% grenache, 10% syrah, 5% mourvedre and 5% cinsault. Drink or hold. 94 Pts James Suckling