1) 2009 Chiroubles (Daniel Bouland) $24.99 - 13.5% alcohol
Inky purple red color. Somewhat reticent raspberry liquore nose with a hint of coffee.
Fine, subtle, pure, black cherry fruit with a lipsmackin’ aftertaste.
Not a blockbuster but really nice for short to mid term pounding.
For lightly flavored foods only. [89+ pts]
2) 2009 Morgon “Jean Descombes” (Duboeuf) $14.99 - 13.0% alcohol
Rich purple red color.Ripe nose of strawberry/raspberry with a touch of red roses.
Firm, rather simple cranberry fruit with a tangy finish. Nothing special.
A disappointment, all things considered. [87 pts]
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