After 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.
CWD: Texier Côte Rôtie
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Peter Creasey
Peter Creasey
Nathan, You'll probably change your mind as you get older.
. . . . . Pete
Michael Lewis
Michael Lewis
Pete, I agree. 1L is not enough either.
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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.
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.
Kay Bixler
Kay Bixler
Yeah, at that point the 3 liter box will be more appropriate.
Jim Hanlon
Jim Hanlon
Sasha, next time you're in the Bay Area, I've got one you can share with Cory, Slaton, and me.
Jonathan Loesberg
Jonathan Loesberg
I have been slowly drinking the 00 over some years. Supposedly an off vintage, it hits the spot every time. Likewise the 00 Hermitage.
Larry Stein
Larry Stein
*cough*
Zilbergerg didn't like the 00 too much not long ago! Maybe NC is a better lattitude for aging 00s.
04 from 750ml is my favorite of all my CR right now.
But 08 from magnum is just so pretty. We did one with Tom Lubbe not long ago. Perfect size for 2 at 10.8% Alc.
12 is entering the typical weird phase of Cote Blonde CR here in Charnay, though I had a fantastic bottle in London last week, along with 12 Brezeme Pergaud serine.
Merci Nathan for stopping Mollydooker shake and sextuple decanting on my poor little wines. I'll try 06 tonite.
04 from 750ml is my favorite of all my CR right now.
But 08 from magnum is just so pretty. We did one with Tom Lubbe not long ago. Perfect size for 2 at 10.8% Alc.
12 is entering the typical weird phase of Cote Blonde CR here in Charnay, though I had a fantastic bottle in London last week, along with 12 Brezeme Pergaud serine.
Merci Nathan for stopping Mollydooker shake and sextuple decanting on my poor little wines. I'll try 06 tonite.
Salil Benegal
Salil Benegal
IIRC, that was from the dregs of a bottle I poured for my blind tasting group last year at a restaurant in NYC. Zylberberg happened to be at a different table, and came by after we left to try/trash the leftovers.
I recall everyone at my table enjoyed the wine a great deal. Surprisingly, nobody thought it sucked when I poured it blind.
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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.
Bill Lundstrom
Bill Lundstrom
You drank 12 bottles of Perguad Serine in one sitting?!? Respect! :)
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having just drained a bottle of rossese from punta crena, i know exactly what you mean