Wine is not effing around. Big wine from a warm vintage but not jammy. Massive smoked bacon, game, thyme, polished, well integrated oak, red and black fruits, cassis, violets. Enjoyed over several days
Wine is not effing around. Big wine from a warm vintage but not jammy. Massive smoked bacon, game, thyme, polished, well integrated oak, red and black fruits, cassis, violets. Enjoyed over several days
Apr 14th, 2025
Thanksgiving wine #4. This is a new bottling for me, but I’ve enjoyed Stephan’s wines in the past. Aromatically, one can’t ask for much more than this. Delicate floral notes mixed with powerful fruit and savory character. The palate follows with similar traits, but the weight is incredible here. All of that complexity walking an ethereal tightrope. Beautiful & a perfect wine for an unusual Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving wine #4. This is a new bottling for me, but I’ve enjoyed Stephan’s wines in the past. Aromatically, one can’t ask for much more than this. Delicate floral notes mixed with powerful fruit and savory character. The palate follows with similar traits, but the weight is incredible here. All of that complexity walking an ethereal tightrope. Beautiful & a perfect wine for an unusual Thanksgiving.
1 person found it helpfulNov 27th, 2020
Côte-Rôtie, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
