If ever a wine was perfect for a meal this was the wine and steak and
potatoes was the meal ... Seems like a simple meal to pair, but the wine
found a harmony with what was on the plate. The nose was leathery,
spicy with cassis and blackberry notes ... the palate overwhelmed at
first but then toned itself back (within 15 minutes) and began offering
up exactly what was needed. Started with a big spice and hits of pepper
but then turned into a lovely smooth wine that brought out the dark
fruit and cocoa all lined with just the right amount of spice ... this
was a very enjoyable wine with great flavours. Through all the bad
publicity he gets Michel Rolland seems to know what he is doing. I also
see I have a bottle of the 2003 vintage of this wine, I'll have to try
it in the next few weeks to see if it too has got the stuffing or if
it's falling apart. For now, this 2006 is the bomb - a great wine that
has hit it's stride for a big meaty meal.
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