Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier lieu dit Malakoff Shiraz 2013
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Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier is a collaboration between legendary French wine grower, Michel Chapoutier and wine industry icon, Anthony Terlato. This Shiraz is from the Malakoff vineyard which has been hailed as one of Australia’s benchmarks. It displays the black fruit aromas, concentration and firm structure that are the hallmark of this varietal.
Intense red color, the wine shows complex and intense aromas of forest fruits (blueberries and wild cherries), hints of chocolate and mint. In the mouth, the wine is full bodied, slightly woody. Persistent and juicy tannins with a long lasting finish.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Coming from a hot year, the inky color 2013 Shiraz Lieu-Dit Malakoff offers gorgeous amounts of crème de cassis, blueberries, crushed violets, a kiss of mint, and ample roasted herb-like aromas and flavors. Full-bodied, lusty, hedonistic and utterly sexy, with no hard edges, this killer Shiraz can be drunk today with incredible pleasure or cellared for 10-15 years.
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James Suckling
Bold and tannic style of shiraz. Plenty of herb-wrapped black fruits and chewy tannins. Needs some time. Best from 2022.
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Slightly lighter on its feet than its sibling, L-Block, the Lieu-Dit shows more meat and black olive characters combined with ripe cherry, chocolate, cola, and oak spice. The palate is tangy and herbal while the powerful tannins are fine grained and the acidity well balanced. This should age rather nicely. Drink 2019–2037.
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