
DOMAINE SANTA DUC - Gigondas Aux Lieux-Dits - 2011
- - 91 points-
International Wine Report
August 2014The 2011 Domaine Santa Duc ‘Aux Lieux-Dits' delivers aromas of blackberry, mulberry, spices,...
Detailed press reviewThe 2011 Domaine Santa Duc ‘Aux Lieux-Dits' delivers aromas of blackberry, mulberry, spices,...
Detailed press reviewTar, smoke, licorice, menthol and leather emerge from the 1999 Barolo Bricco Fiasco. Still fresh...
Detailed press reviewBroad, succulent, concentrated.Great packaging. A well-designed burnt label is perfectly suited to...
Detailed press reviewApple, pear and apricot on the nose; nuances of dusty peach and cinnamon in the long, balanced...
Detailed press reviewVous voulez un vin de caractère ? Ce pur xarel-lo déstabilisera autant qu'il ébahira, laissant...
Detailed press review"The back label says '11 was an excellent vintage producing fruit of the highest quality, with...
Detailed press review"Good hue; what can only be described as a relaxed, albeit complex, palate with blackcurrant fruit,...
Detailed press review...this is a pure example of Bonarda. Generous on blackberry notes, black pepper and sweet...
Detailed press reviewPale bright yellow. Light, pure aromas and flavors of lemon, lime blossom, mint and crushed stone....
Detailed press review"Gorgeous richness in this powerful red wine at a staggeringly great price! Black fleshy plums that...
Detailed press review(from 50+ year old vines). Strong reduction flattens the underlying fruit to the point that it is...
Detailed press reviewfrom 40+ year old vines from a huge 2.5 ha parcel in Genevrières Dessus). Here too the nose is...
Detailed press review(from the Domaine founders of Charles Giraud and Maxime Latour – the fruit derives from 5...
Detailed press reviewAmazing aromas of blue slate, dried meat and blueberry. Full body, with fine tannins and a fruity...
Detailed press reviewTightly wound and linear, with sandalwood, sweet spice and cedar notes accenting the cherry and...
Detailed press reviewThe cycling-mad Paolo Bianchini only uses Slavonian oak on his Brunello, keeping his barriques for...
Detailed press reviewThe 12 hectare Pianrosso vineyard is entirely planted with old vines on limestone-rich soils. It...
Detailed press reviewA midweight Italian red made 100% from Piedmont's barbera grape. The nose shows delicate aromas of...
Detailed press reviewA well-crafted and meaty red, with hints of baked yam that give the ripe dark fruit flavors an...
Detailed press review(a 60/20/20 blend): Bright dark red. Slightly tanky aromas of raspberry, mocha and smoke. Red fruit...
Detailed press review(14 months in 50% new and 50% once-used French oak barrels; from ungrafted 46-year-old vines):...
Detailed press review(aged in 25% new and 75% second-use French oak): Bright red with ruby highlights. Dark berries,...
Detailed press reviewMedium red. Wild floral high notes on the nose. All about energy and sap on the palate, showing...
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