Louis Cheze, Saint-Joseph, Anges

Too acidic and "not really a wine". After some aeration, it became at least drinkable. Part of an auction lot.

89+ (Large upside) Cracked 1/3 bottles to get an early look. Oak is not well integrated at this point, but the nose has so much depth. Smells of a barn, wet grass, charcoal and wood. A very complex mouth that is still very acidic, therefore showing resilience at this stage. I have no doubt that in 3-4-5 years, when the wine becomes more integrated, this will be a crowd-pleaser!!

Tried twice 1st a year ago upon release (tough as nails) and today. With 15 being such a great Northern Rhone vintage I was hoping for this to shine as previous vintages had 03/05. To be honest this is disappointing, Nose of Black/blue berry fruits, touch of gamey smoke, unintegrated wood, alcohol and a green herbaceousness. Dry fruit profile, salinity, not as much concentration as in previous vintages, seems over extracted with a green tannic bitterness. good acidity. Uninteresting, @ …