Vanessa

9.1

Clos Roquète is a white Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine produced by Frédéric & Daniel Brunier of Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe with a fascinating history to tell…  

Châteauneuf-du-Pape (CNdP) is a highly-esteemed commune located in the Southern Rhône of France. It gets its name, “new castle of the Pope,” because the Pope spent his summers there in the 14th Century when the papacy was relocated to nearby Avignon.
 
This wine is made from 35% Clairette, 35% Roussanne, and 30% Grenache Blanc (all local, white varieties), each adding a unique aromatic and structural dimension. It was aged 11 months in oak prior to release, lending richness and texture.
 
Despite its rich, creaminess, it also has aromatic lift with notes of lemon peel, ripe cantaloupe, white peach, apricot, next to notes of white blossom, vanilla, honey, fennel, and petrichor (a fancy word for the smell of warm, wet pavement like after a summer rain).  

We’re excited to pair this with a lemon, garlic, and herb roasted shrimp over spiralized zucchini noodles.
 
Cheers to beautiful wines that tell stories and share histories! — 6 months ago

with Deked1

Jay Eagan

9.5

All Rhones, all summer! — 2 years ago

with Kristine

Michael Tuchband

9.1

Nose of dark fruits and tropical fruit, palate of dark fruits and lychee, with finish of herbs and pepper, off dry, short finish. — 5 years ago

with Moné

Ely Cohn

9.1

I really adored this wine in part because a good QPR always makes me smile. Rich, decadent, perfectly in balance. Smells like heavily spiced vanilla almond and fuzzy peach skin. It's oily and round with beauty in texture. — 7 months ago

Mark Freund

9.2

A terrific elderly bottle of Gigondas. All earth, herb, and mushrooms, with fruit taking a backseat at this juncture. Not at all tired. Still energetic and lovely. — 2 years ago

with Erin

Olivier Carluy

9.2

D'abord des fruits puis la réglisse, équilibre... Plaisir ! Exceptionnel. — 5 years ago

John Riddick

8.9

Always a solid choice. Brunier always has a more elegant side.  — 7 months ago

Timothy Eustis

Wine Director, Red Lion Inn

9.4

14 years of age. Just singing. Beautiful balance of Garrigue, grip and red fruit. — 8 months ago

Rachael Doob

9.0

This review is for the white blend. Love it! Medium body, kinda rich and mineral. Long finish. Great acidity but very balanced. — 3 years ago

Roslan Schofield

9.2

$45 bottle; was much lighter than other CdP, more like a Pinot. — 5 years ago