On the nose, strong sherry, petrol, and fortified whiffs of burnt caramel and torched orange rind. On the palate, the profile is utterly dry (almost arid), sucking the inside of the cheeks with a…
Chewy and earthy, with a road tar and sanguine thing going on. Finishes with a grainy texture that adds to the rustic profile. Past its prime, without knowing exactly what its prime might have looked…
Ripe red cherry and raspberry, deep kirsch, subtle salami, and some wet stone. There is some heat here, and the 16% ABV is noticeable, especially on the finish. Comes off a bit overly fruity right…
From magnum. Strawberry seed, red dirt, orange rind, and terra cotta. The least expressive when compared to the '00 Flagrante and '00 Incignito. Some interesting flavors, but overshadowed by a…
From magnum. Kirsch/cherry water, strawberry seed, red brick, Kauai red dirt, prosciutto, and hints of wet wood. Similar flavor profile to the '00 Flagrante and '01 Ventriloquist, but with more…
Extremely accessible given its youth, especislly for a GSM. No hard edges or astringency to distract from the core fruit. This was much more purple fruit driven than the L'Aventure Cote a Cote I had…
