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Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier L-Block Shiraz (Pyrenees)

Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier

Pyrenees · Australia

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Shiraz
Country
Australia
Region
Pyrenees
Appellation
Pyrenees
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

carne de cordeiro · carne bovina · churrasco · queijos curados

Rated vintages

  • 2021

  • 2020

  • 2019

  • 2018

  • 2017

  • 2016

  • 2015

  • 2014

  • 201390 pts

    AThe L-Block Shiraz is a broody, powerful beast meant for many years of cellaring. Right now, it shows dense black and red fruit, chocolate, black olive and oak spice. The tannins are big and savory but everything appears to be in balance. It should start to reveal its true colo…

  • 201292 pts

    This partnership between the Rhône's Michel Chapoutier and his American importer seems remarkably consistent. Peppery clove aromas presage a medium-bodied, silky wine that combines spice with black olives on the midpalate. It's long, finely textured and espresso-tinged on the fi…