TN: 2003 Domaine La Milliere CdP VV

[stefan]

Lucie and I drank this with leftover bison meat loaf and mashed potatoes to satisfy our BD's command to drink a CdP this month. The Domaine La Milliere is a basic CdP. It has too much acetone in the nose. It is pretty tasty, though, with sweet and sour cherries. The flavors are simple but discernible throughout the mouth. The wine has little holding power. stefan 85. Lucie 82-83.

I objected to the acetone less than Lucie, probably because my nose is stuffed up.

[JimHow]

Well done, stefan.

[Houndsong]

On the lighter side for CdP I think. The one note I always find in it is a kind of medicinal-licorice flavor. I like the acetone. I call it shoe polish.

[Chasse-Spleen]

Stefan,
I like Domaine La Milliere wines, including their CdRV. But I think they can be a little inconsistent and don't know what their aging potential is, maybe not that great. When you say 'holding power,' you mean finish? Or just interest?

Very inspiring note, all in all - I think I fulfilled my CdP mandate for the month with two bottles of 2004 Roquete, but you make me feel like I should drink another one.

-Chris

[stefan]

Chris, I meant that the tastes hold after swallowing. More specific than finish.

stefan

[Jay Winton]

I've tried a couple vintages and consider this good QPR CNDP-a little light as Stefan notes but quaffable so a Good rating . I think I paid under $20 for the 05.

[HarryKaris]

Thanks for the note Stefan. I never really liked this wine very much. I remember right after release it was okay - never great - but re-tasted it a few times afterwards it showed poor, disjointed with some off-flavores.