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CWD: Texier Côte Rôtie
- Thread starter VLM
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originally posted by Rahsaan:
originally posted by VLM:
Wish I still had some 08 St. Joseph!
I have one bottle left. Have been debating when to open. If I ever see you again, I'll try to bring it to that occasion.
Let's make it happen.
2008 Brezeme from magnum that mark e opened last night was excellent. A magnum is not enough for 5 people.
Ian Fitzsimmons
Ian Fitzsimmons
You need a magnum of something else to go with it.
ron westlund
ron westlund
originally posted by VLM:
CWD: Texier Côte RôtieAfter Keith's note on the 2012 Texier Côte Rôtie the other day, I got really curious about the 2006. I opened it about an hour before dinner (no, Eric, I did not decant it). I really enjoy watching how my GF reacts to wines I share with her. She has plenty of experience drinking fine wines, but many of the wines I open are new to her. She immediately did a double take on tasting this. I said, "I know, the texture, right?" and I think that is the really huge thing about Texier 2.5.4 the texture of the wines starting around 2006 (or at least that's when I really noticed it which could be because 2005 was such an intense vintage). It's got all the flavors you want from Côte Rôtie, although definitely more on the sauvage, masculine end of the spectrum. The nose wasn't explosive, but it was deep and layered with fruit and savory notes. Really, really good wine that is worth checking in on now if you have multiple bottles. If you have only one or two, I'd wait ~3 years for the first and then go from there. And BTW, 750mL is not enough. I'm starting to really agree with Radikon that 1L is the correct amount for 2 people.
Good to know- I have later vintages that I hope I can keep my sweaty hands off of for a little longer.
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originally posted by VLM:
originally posted by .sasha:
originally posted by VLM:
originally posted by .sasha:
anyone still have a bottle of 04 C-R?
one of the most memorable wines from barrel ever, anywhere.
I had an opportunity to taste 11/12 C-R side by side. There is, of course, no such thing as terroir.
That's cool. Can you give us a report?
You have to chase the shape of the '12 in the glass, while it's certainly within reach.
You have to escape from the shape of the '11 right now. The iron curtain.
I guess that is about a direct an answer as I can expect, huh?
I am guessing it will take a couple of vintages to get the kind of precision you see from the old vineyard. Unless it's a dirt thing - ask Eric.