2012 vintage. Opening up beautifully. A true surprise of the evening! Dark berry, plum, kirsch/pleasing sour cherry, slightest smoked meat, bit of black pepper. Saddle shoes (don't laugh; it's a memory & an image). Nice structure, pleasing tannins & finish.
2012 vintage. Opening up beautifully. A true surprise of the evening! Dark berry, plum, kirsch/pleasing sour cherry, slightest smoked meat, bit of black pepper. Saddle shoes (don't laugh; it's a memory & an image). Nice structure, pleasing tannins & finish.
2 people found it helpfulAug 22nd, 2015
Opens with prune inside mildly oxidized framework. Palate sweet soapy and clipped. Expands with air reveling spice and sea air.
Opens with prune inside mildly oxidized framework. Palate sweet soapy and clipped. Expands with air reveling spice and sea air.
Feb 14th, 2015
Concen. Tration.
May 30th, 2014
Kinda dead. Not like the last bottle that we had, more oxidized and lots of black olives.
Kinda dead. Not like the last bottle that we had, more oxidized and lots of black olives.
Apr 23rd, 2014
Tried & True
Mar 10th, 2014This is so tasty, the flavor and intensity builds on the palate beautifully. Great finish too! Red and black fruit, peppery spices galore.
This is so tasty, the flavor and intensity builds on the palate beautifully. Great finish too! Red and black fruit, peppery spices galore.
Feb 15th, 2014The brett never got too overpowering, because underneath was some beautifully mature fruit, white pepper, and floral tones.
The brett never got too overpowering, because underneath was some beautifully mature fruit, white pepper, and floral tones.
Dec 15th, 2013
Evan bought in France and saved for a special occasion with people who could appreciate it. It expressed the essence of garique. So deep and spicy.
Evan bought in France and saved for a special occasion with people who could appreciate it. It expressed the essence of garique. So deep and spicy.
Nov 3rd, 2013
La Côte de lAnge is not a top Ch. Neuf de P label. But it is a quality label of of the second tier that represents a good quality to price ratio. One would think that 2010 would be a high point, and maybe it is. But even 2010 is not a superior effort. Very intense, yet undefined, purple fruit and lots of menthol. It’s a pleasant and even intense drink. Nothing wrong. But not the highest expression of the terroir.
La Côte de lAnge is not a top Ch. Neuf de P label. But it is a quality label of of the second tier that represents a good quality to price ratio. One would think that 2010 would be a high point, and maybe it is. But even 2010 is not a superior effort. Very intense, yet undefined, purple fruit and lots of menthol. It’s a pleasant and even intense drink. Nothing wrong. But not the highest expression of the terroir.
Nov 28th, 2021
A very gastronomic wine. Matured, ready to drink, round, cherry casino notes hints of earth and leather.
A very gastronomic wine. Matured, ready to drink, round, cherry casino notes hints of earth and leather.
Nov 19th, 2021
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
