Tasting Notes: Weekly Roundup

Happy Friday! Before we celebrate the coming weekend, we want to look back on drinks the Delectable community enjoyed and consumed this week. We've gathered a handful of reviews and notes that caught our eye. From detailed notes to standout photos, the Delectable community was busy this week, and there are so many great posts to read. Mark your favorites and pick up a bottle to try this weekend. Cheers!

Château de la Dauphine

Fronsac Merlot Cabernet Franc 2015

Wow! Big and beautiful. Ripe raspberry, blackberry, black plums, some leather and smoke. Long finish with a perfect balance. I would never know the alcohol is 14.5.. — 2 years ago

Tom, Michael and 14 others liked this

St. Germain

Elderflower Liqueur

Yummy! Trying some new cocktails. This is delicious with a squirt of lemon and a touch of club soda. Cheers! 🥂 — 2 years ago

Severn, Tom and 20 others liked this
Sharon B

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@Brent Young @Trixie I think I will enjoy trying more drinks with the St Germain!
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If you like a spicy cocktail, look for a cocktail called “Snapdragon” 👍
Sharon B

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@Brent Young i googled it, very interesting! I might have to try that sometime thanks!

Zenato

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Corvina Blend 2017

Dark red fruits, violets and herbs on the nose. The aromas are intoxicating! — 2 years ago

Paul, Vanessa and 12 others liked this

Château Léoville-Las Cases

Clos du Marquis Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2005

AHF
9.5

Sept. 2022--In a great place at 17 years. Has the fruit of the 2005 vintage and the beautiful balance of St. Julien. — 2 years ago

Serge, Ira and 8 others liked this

Dom Pérignon

Brut Champagne Blend 2002

The years have been kind. Solid and superb. A true treat to be able to taste this beauty again. Thanks so much J! — 2 years ago

Brent, Peter and 11 others liked this

Anne Boisson

Bourgogne Blanc Chardonnay 2019

Classic, restrained Meursault nose - yellow fruit, lemon peel, a hint of green hazelnut, just a touch of wood. Fresh & precise. Taugt.
On the palate this shows depth & precision and yet this is all a really nice Meursault, just not in name.
Love the tension & balance. And the really long, fresh, light yet persistent finish.
A brilliant ‘simple’ Bourgogne Blanc.
— 2 years ago

Byron, Severn and 10 others liked this

Gnarly Head

1924 Limited Edition Double Black Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Someone said it almost tastes like a red blend and they were right! I don't know what it is about the bourbon barrel wines, but so far, I love them. — 2 years ago

Ericsson, Brent and 1 other liked this

Bonny Doon Vineyard

Vin Gris De Cigare Grenache Rosé Blend 2020

Notes of raspberry and fruit but not too sweet. Great during hot days and warm nights by the pool! — 2 years ago

Brent, "Odedi" and 5 others liked this

Bodegas Godeval

Godello 2020

ESF
9.2

Very Impressive - particularly given the $12 price point. A chameleon on the nose w/appealing citrus fruit interspersed w/herbaceousness, kinda grassy yet floral but also a stony, briny marine influence. Great complexity, very engaging & equally impressive on palate w/silky sexy mouthfeel nicely integrated acidic backbone. Bit more austere on mid palate fruit wise, but great minerality and clean refreshing finish. I could drink this a few times a week. — 2 years ago

Tom, Byron and 15 others liked this