2007 Clos de Noi Samso
Vintage: 2007
Producer/Winery: Clos de Noi
Wine: Negre Samsó Vinyes Velles
Country: Spain
Region: Catalunya
Appellation: Montsant DO
Varietal Composition: 100% Samsó (Carignane)
Aging: 3 Months French Oak
Climate: Mediterranean
Alcohol: 13.9 %
Winemaker: Carles Escolar
Imported By: Vinos & Gourmet Inc.
Bottle Value: $15 USD
Where: San Jose, CA When: December 15, 2009 With whom: Anh & I
Perspective: The wine is made from 40 year old vines of Samsó- which is a synonym for Carignane in Montsant. On the shelf this wine looked very interesting in its clean modern package. Upon opening the wine showed concentration and depth but after fifteen minutes or so it tapered off and developed one dimensional characteristic. Driven by overripe fruit and earth this wine is not bad by any means, it only lacks balance and complexity. I would like to try it again in another vintage to see if it changes before I dismiss it completely. The wine would pair well with a rich gamey protein such as slow braised lamb or venison. Note: The morning after I opened the wine I went back for a re-taste. The wine had lost most of its aromatics but the fruit was much brighter and clean. Perhaps decanting for an hour before drinking will allow the wine to show better.
Systematic Approach
Appearance: Clear clarity. Opaque ruby core, deep ruby rim. No sediments or deposits detected.
Nose: Clean. Pronounced aromas of overripe black cherry, plum, cassis, spearmint, wet leaves and earthy mineral.
Palate: Dry. Medium acidity. Medium plus tannin, alcohol and body. Medium plus flavors of raisin, prune and dried lavender. Balance – Drying, thick acidity, dried out tannins, generous alcohol, and meager fruit. Medium length. Texture – dusty tannins, (medium-low) thin viscosity. Overall Impression – Overripe, dull and disjointed.
Conclusion: Acceptable quality. Lacking balance and complexity. Ready to drink now but could age for another 3 years.
Producer/Winery: Clos de Noi
Wine: Negre Samsó Vinyes Velles
Country: Spain
Region: Catalunya
Appellation: Montsant DO
Varietal Composition: 100% Samsó (Carignane)
Aging: 3 Months French Oak
Climate: Mediterranean
Alcohol: 13.9 %
Winemaker: Carles Escolar
Imported By: Vinos & Gourmet Inc.
Bottle Value: $15 USD
Where: San Jose, CA When: December 15, 2009 With whom: Anh & I
Perspective: The wine is made from 40 year old vines of Samsó- which is a synonym for Carignane in Montsant. On the shelf this wine looked very interesting in its clean modern package. Upon opening the wine showed concentration and depth but after fifteen minutes or so it tapered off and developed one dimensional characteristic. Driven by overripe fruit and earth this wine is not bad by any means, it only lacks balance and complexity. I would like to try it again in another vintage to see if it changes before I dismiss it completely. The wine would pair well with a rich gamey protein such as slow braised lamb or venison. Note: The morning after I opened the wine I went back for a re-taste. The wine had lost most of its aromatics but the fruit was much brighter and clean. Perhaps decanting for thirty minutes before drinking will allow the wine to show better.
Systematic Approach
Appearance: Clear clarity. Opaque ruby core, deep ruby rim. No sediments or deposits detected.
Nose: Clean. Pronounced aromas of overripe black cherry, plum, cassis, spearmint, wet leaves and earthy mineral.
Palate: Dry. Medium acidity. Medium plus tannin, alcohol and body. Medium plus flavors of raisin, prune and dried lavender. Balance – Drying, thick acidity, dried out tannins, generous alcohol, and meager fruit. Medium length. Texture – dusty tannins, (medium-low) thin viscosity. Overall Impression – Overripe, dull and disjointed.
Conclusion: Acceptable quality. Lacking balance and complexity. Ready to drink now but could age for another 3 years.
Drinks even better on day two. Cheers. DY