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M. Chapoutier

La Bernardine Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2011

75% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre —a total stunner she is, drinkable now with a body to go the difference. The nose brings red fruits (plums, cherries, strawberries) and roses and rose petals. The palate is silky-smooth, fresh fruit giving way to tootsie roll and stewed fruit flavors, augmented by earth and sanguine balsamic grooves, a bit of herbal garrigue carrying the day. The finish carries on, persistent and solidly ethereal if we can make that a thing. — 15 days ago

Bob, Matt and 6 others liked this

Château Rayas

Réservé Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grenache Blend 2008

A gorgeous intense nose. Tangy blue fruit, garrigue. Intense and bright and powerful. Delicious. — 18 hours ago

Lindsay Lee
with Lindsay
Jan, Bob and 8 others liked this
Jay Kline

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What a treat!

E. Guigal

Côtes du Rhône Red Rhône Blend

2020 -Vintage — 11 days ago

Daniel, Scott@Mister and 5 others liked this
Mark Eastom

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Always solid.

Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe

La Crau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 1995

Leather, raspberry, and hints of minerals and dark chocolate, with fine tannin giving it support, some anise comes out with air, great depth and complexity, drinking incredibly well. — 5 days ago

Ira, Shay and 1 other liked this

Clos de l'Oratoire des Papes

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2022

2022 vintage. From a 375ml sample. Delicious, ripe and fleshy with enough accompanying structure to balance things out. 11.20.24. — 6 days ago

Jan, Ted and 9 others liked this

Clos des Papes

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2016

Peppery nose, juicy black currant and cherry notes, legs for days but easy to drink. — 18 days ago

Vanessa, Tom and 3 others liked this

Domaine Charvin

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2016

Beautiful wine. Berries, tobacco, and hint of herbs. Smooth finish. Paired with Beef Wellington, an excellent pairing. — 16 days ago

Rob and Tom liked this

Château de Beaucastel

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2006

Double decanted two nights before service. The 2006 pours a deep, slightly hazy garnet color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is vinous with a mix of desiccated fruit and funky umami notes: bruised and desiccated strawberry, red rope licorice, nori, Cherry Dr. Pepper, cracked black pepper and leather. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is forever long and saline; it just hangs around forever. Initially, this came across as bit backward but it really gained power and character the more time it spent in the glass. Drink now with patience and through 2036. — 16 days ago

Bob, Tom and 15 others liked this

Château des Tours

Réserve Côtes du Rhône Red Rhone Blend 2015

Wow, this wine gained so much, and still just entering it’s drinking window. Plenty of ripe red fruits, integrated acidity dried herbs, freshness and velvety tannins. An umami experience. Well done. — 15 days ago

Jeroen, Daniel and 4 others liked this

Famille Perrin

Les Sinards Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend

K L
9.0

Pretty good Costco wine. More expensive but would get again Opened nicely. Earthy and balanced. — 4 hours ago

Matt Dill
with Matt