Château d'Hugues Côtes du Rhône Villages Massif d'Uchaux L'Orée des Collines

I have got the 2008 and 2011 next to each other. Bought together couple of years ago. Interesting to taste the difference. This 2011 is fruitier, but also less characterful, less supple tannins and a bit more alcoholic. Profound aromas of blackberry, cherry, blackcurrant, vanilla, plastic toys. Full bodied palate with med+ acidity, firm tannins, and flavours of dark cherry, blackcurrant, vanilla, cacao, cinnamon, graphite. Long finish. 14,5% - €14,50 @ domaine