TN: 2007 Domaine Les Aphillanthes, CdR

John_Cabot · December 16, 2009, 4:25am

2007 Dom. Les Aphillanthes, CdR
Imported by Peter Weyngandt Selections
This 07 CdR has a very Corbieres like nose with dark peppery blackberry, and that steely minerality that is so destictive to the region, backed by ripe red raspberry and soft grenachey, cherry liquer. Medium full body, with an irony, minerally feel to the black raspberry, red plum, kirsch, and a beefy meat blood. Very smooth, with a velvety, soft finish, a bit of heat, but long. I would like a bit more acid, but very approchable now, and a well put together lower end cuvee.

Brett_Johnson · December 17, 2009, 12:56am

Thanks for the notes John.

I just recently found this producer and really enjoyed the '06 CdRV “Cuvee des Galets”. They also have another CdRV offering called “Cuvee des Trois Cepages” which is supposed to excellent.

Brett

Dennis_Sullivan · December 17, 2009, 1:55am

Odd coincidence, but this is exactly the wine I have in my glass when coming to this forum tonight after recently registering.

As it happens, though, my bottle is quite different in character than yours. The fruit in mine is entirely secondary. The predominant aroma in the first hour is all turned earth, with some black walnut, rotting logs, and chalky mineral character. It’s relatively full bodied, bold with some heat, and some peppered salami on the palate. A bit of black fruit, but again, I’m having to dig past the earthy and woody characteristics to find it. Sits on a pretty decent frame. Mine needs more of the fruit you describe to really approach being in balance.

Brett_Johnson · December 17, 2009, 4:39am

Dennis Sullivan:

John Cabot:

2007 Dom. Les Aphillanthes, CdR
Imported by Peter Weyngandt Selections
This 07 CdR has a very Corbieres like nose with dark peppery blackberry, and that steely minerality that is so destictive to the region, backed by ripe red raspberry and soft grenachey, cherry liquer. Medium full body, with an irony, minerally feel to the black raspberry, red plum, kirsch, and a beefy meat blood. Very smooth, with a velvety, soft finish, a bit of heat, but long. I would like a bit more acid, but very approchable now, and a well put together lower end cuvee.

Odd coincidence, but this is exactly the wine I have in my glass when coming to this forum tonight after recently registering.

As it happens, though, my bottle is quite different in character than yours. The fruit in mine is entirely secondary. The predominant aroma in the first hour is all turned earth, with some black walnut, rotting logs, and chalky mineral character. It’s relatively full bodied, bold with some heat, and some peppered salami on the palate. A bit of black fruit, but again, I’m having to dig past the earthy and woody characteristics to find it. Sits on a pretty decent frame. Mine needs more of the fruit you describe to really approach being in balance.

Welcome to the board Dennis!

I highly recommend spending a few bucks more on the Cotes du Rhone Villages level from this producer. As I mentioned to John, the Galets is delicious with impeccable balance.

John_Cabot · December 17, 2009, 4:58am

Dennis Sullivan:

John Cabot:

2007 Dom. Les Aphillanthes, CdR
Imported by Peter Weyngandt Selections
This 07 CdR has a very Corbieres like nose with dark peppery blackberry, and that steely minerality that is so destictive to the region, backed by ripe red raspberry and soft grenachey, cherry liquer. Medium full body, with an irony, minerally feel to the black raspberry, red plum, kirsch, and a beefy meat blood. Very smooth, with a velvety, soft finish, a bit of heat, but long. I would like a bit more acid, but very approchable now, and a well put together lower end cuvee.

Odd coincidence, but this is exactly the wine I have in my glass when coming to this forum tonight after recently registering.

As it happens, though, my bottle is quite different in character than yours. The fruit in mine is entirely secondary. The predominant aroma in the first hour is all turned earth, with some black walnut, rotting logs, and chalky mineral character. It’s relatively full bodied, bold with some heat, and some peppered salami on the palate. A bit of black fruit, but again, I’m having to dig past the earthy and woody characteristics to find it. Sits on a pretty decent frame. Mine needs more of the fruit you describe to really approach being in balance.

Welcome to the board, Dennis.
I’m surprised to see such variation in our notes. Interesting. I wonder if it is just a case of bottle variation or our palates are that different???

John_Cabot · December 17, 2009, 5:01am

Brett,
I was just going through my cellar(pallet at the winery) and discovered an 05 cuvee des trois cepages. I’ll have to check that one out sometime soon.

Kimberly_Cabot · December 17, 2009, 5:12am

I am not surprised by the different tasting notes as I was not getting what John was last night. He was describing it and I was getting a sulfury, grapey nose that I thought might have some Brett. After a lot of swirling and some time in the glass I got some fruit but I had to work at it. I liked it better in the mouth than the nose. I would like to check it again tonight but no luck John liked it that much!

ToddFrench · December 17, 2009, 6:04am

How cute is it that John and Kimberly communicate through WineBerserkers, on the same thread.

You guys should stretch your heads out of your respective rooms and have a chat.

John_Cabot · December 17, 2009, 6:25am

If it aint broke…

Dennis_Sullivan · December 18, 2009, 8:22am

John Cabot:

Dennis Sullivan:

John Cabot:

2007 Dom. Les Aphillanthes, CdR
Imported by Peter Weyngandt Selections
This 07 CdR has a very Corbieres like nose with dark peppery blackberry, and that steely minerality that is so destictive to the region, backed by ripe red raspberry and soft grenachey, cherry liquer. Medium full body, with an irony, minerally feel to the black raspberry, red plum, kirsch, and a beefy meat blood. Very smooth, with a velvety, soft finish, a bit of heat, but long. I would like a bit more acid, but very approchable now, and a well put together lower end cuvee.

Odd coincidence, but this is exactly the wine I have in my glass when coming to this forum tonight after recently registering.

As it happens, though, my bottle is quite different in character than yours. The fruit in mine is entirely secondary. The predominant aroma in the first hour is all turned earth, with some black walnut, rotting logs, and chalky mineral character. It’s relatively full bodied, bold with some heat, and some peppered salami on the palate. A bit of black fruit, but again, I’m having to dig past the earthy and woody characteristics to find it. Sits on a pretty decent frame. Mine needs more of the fruit you describe to really approach being in balance.

Welcome to the board, Dennis.
I’m surprised to see such variation in our notes. Interesting. I wonder if it is just a case of bottle variation or our palates are that different???

Thanks, John.
I’m sure the bottles were different. My wife wouldn’t even drink my bottle - the nose really turned her off.

Dennis_Sullivan · December 18, 2009, 8:27am

I have not seen it about, but will keep an eye out for some.
I have decided I really have to try to buy more 2007 CDRs than I am drinking short term.

John_Cabot · December 18, 2009, 7:09pm

Dennis Sullivan:

John Cabot:

Dennis Sullivan:

Odd coincidence, but this is exactly the wine I have in my glass when coming to this forum tonight after recently registering.

As it happens, though, my bottle is quite different in character than yours. The fruit in mine is entirely secondary. The predominant aroma in the first hour is all turned earth, with some black walnut, rotting logs, and chalky mineral character. It’s relatively full bodied, bold with some heat, and some peppered salami on the palate. A bit of black fruit, but again, I’m having to dig past the earthy and woody characteristics to find it. Sits on a pretty decent frame. Mine needs more of the fruit you describe to really approach being in balance.

Welcome to the board, Dennis.
I’m surprised to see such variation in our notes. Interesting. I wonder if it is just a case of bottle variation or our palates are that different???

Kimberly had the same reaction. I think it came off a bit sulfury. I don’t mind that so much. I really enjoyed the wine. The grenache in it seamed a bit heavy, lacking freshness, for being so young, but that would be my only gripe. It’s very good for a sub $15 CdR.