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2001 Domaine Galtier Cuvee Kermes

Sunday, January 25th, 2009

82 / B-

Tasted by Mike Supple - 18 Mar 2008

Dark core with a garnet rim. Plums, vitamin C, smoke and black cherry on the nose. Dense black fruit on the palate. Medium bodied.

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2004 Chateau Lamargue

Sunday, January 25th, 2009

84 / B-

Tasted by Mike Supple - 18 Mar 2008

Medium ruby core with a touch of garnet in the rim. Very perfumy with flowers and fresh herbs over darker charcoal and black cherry. Soft and round in the mouth with a nice lingering dark fruit finish. A blend of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre.

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2003 Domaine de Vieux Lazaret Cotes du Ventoux Cuvee Prestige

Sunday, January 25th, 2009

88 / B

Tasted by Mike Supple - 18 Mar 2008

Black and ruby core with a lighter rim. Sweet black licorice and black cherry over wet stone aromas. Medium bodied with dark flavors of stewed plums, cassis, dark anise and a hint of game.

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2007 Rollan de By

Thursday, January 22nd, 2009

85-87 / NA

Tasted by Mike Supple - 01 Apr 2008

Black core with a purple rim. Fresh baking spices, licorice and black cherry on the nose. Soft, velvety entry. Full on the mid-palate, but a bit short and tannic on the finish.

This wine is not yet released from the winery, thus it has no price or value grade.

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2007 Gracia

Thursday, January 22nd, 2009

92-94 / NA

Tasted by Mike Supple - 01 Apr 2008

Inky and dark in the glass. Nutmeg over plum, black raspberry and a touch of spicy oak on the bold rich nose. Dark in the mouth with very fine tannins. Spicy black fruits are underscored by a streak of clay and minerals. Long intense finish.

Much care was taken in 2007 during harvest. The tiny 4 hectare plot was hand-picked between October 3 and October 18.

This wine is not yet released from the winery, thus it has no price or value grade.

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2007 Les Angelots de Gracia

Thursday, January 22nd, 2009

90-92 / NA

Tasted by Mike Supple - 01 Apr 2008

Dark ruby in the glass. Very spicy aromas of ginger, nutmeg and anise over crushed rose petals. Fresh and balanced on the palate with rich, spicy fruits and a lingering finish.

This wine is not yet released from the winery, thus it has no price or value grade.

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2007 Chateau Le Gay

Thursday, January 22nd, 2009

91-93 / NA

Tasted by Mike Supple - 01 Apr 2008

Bright, intense ruby color. Gorgeous fresh bright fruits. Big raspberry and black raspberry with just a touch of spice and minerality aromas. In the mouth it is like drinking fresh raspberry juice. Velvety with smooth tannins and nicely balanced structure. This Chateau has consistently impressed me over the past several vintages.

This wine is not yet released from the winery, thus it has no price or value grade.

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2007 Croix de Labrie

Thursday, January 22nd, 2009

87-89 / NA

Tasted by Mike Supple - 01 Apr 2008

Dark and inky color. Beautiful aromas of violets with ripe, fleshy plum and boysenberry. Lush entry on the front, though the fruit falls short and gets a bit acidic on the finish.

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2007 Haut-Carles

Thursday, January 22nd, 2009

89-91 / NA

Tasted by Mike Supple - 01 Apr 2008

Inky and dark in the glass. Spicy cinnamon, plum and rich black cherry on the nose. Lush, sweet fruit in the mouth. Round and full through the finish. Blackberry, cassis and spicy anise.

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2007 Bellevue de Tayac

Thursday, January 22nd, 2009

86-88 / NA

Tasted by Mike Supple - 01 Apr 2008

Purple and ruby in the glass. Smoky with rich toasted black fruit aromas. Graphite and roasted black fruits on the palate. Somewhat acidic on the mid-palate, but bold and spicy with an anise kick on the finish.

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