Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Extremely nice but needs some time in the cellar. Super complex with deep fruit, earth, and plenty of acid.
Extremely nice but needs some time in the cellar. Super complex with deep fruit, earth, and plenty of acid.
2 people found it helpfulOct 13th, 2015Didn’t decant this time, unlike last time, and that was the right call! This bottle is singing - so nice and deep black and red fruit. All coming together.
Didn’t decant this time, unlike last time, and that was the right call! This bottle is singing - so nice and deep black and red fruit. All coming together.
1 person found it helpfulJan 23rd, 2022It was ready. Went great with braised lamb. It has peaked. Not going to get much better than this!
It was ready. Went great with braised lamb. It has peaked. Not going to get much better than this!
Nov 15th, 2014A guest brought from cellar. Elegant and nice finish.
A guest brought from cellar. Elegant and nice finish.
Dec 25th, 2013
Not sure if btl is showing correctly. A bit dull in the nose and on the palate
Not sure if btl is showing correctly. A bit dull in the nose and on the palate
Sep 22nd, 2013Excellent paired with French cheeses ( Fourme d’Ambert, pavé de brebis, fromages de chèvre de Normandie et d’Anjou). Had the 2017 vintage in July 2023.
Excellent paired with French cheeses ( Fourme d’Ambert, pavé de brebis, fromages de chèvre de Normandie et d’Anjou). Had the 2017 vintage in July 2023.
Aug 1st, 2023Vintage 2019 in July 2023. Excellent
Vintage 2019 in July 2023. Excellent
Jul 28th, 2023
A little life left in the old lady. It’s seen better times but it still had a nice kick to it. Good color, great strong nose with notes of violets and berries structured in a nice earthy tone Fun to drink but drink now before it’s too late. Did I mention the cool bottle?
A little life left in the old lady. It’s seen better times but it still had a nice kick to it. Good color, great strong nose with notes of violets and berries structured in a nice earthy tone Fun to drink but drink now before it’s too late. Did I mention the cool bottle?
Apr 1st, 2023Nice wine but probably better a few years ago. Was worried it would be too over extracted or jammy or oaky or hot but it was none of those - perhaps due to age and the 2 hour decant. Overall slightly one dimensional but still good fruit. Finish lacked.
Nice wine but probably better a few years ago. Was worried it would be too over extracted or jammy or oaky or hot but it was none of those - perhaps due to age and the 2 hour decant. Overall slightly one dimensional but still good fruit. Finish lacked.
Oct 29th, 2021
On to something interesting,
Jeb & Vinous 95
K&L notes, The flagship wine from Gardine, the Gaston-Philippe is named for Gaston and Philippe Brunel. The wine is equal parts Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre aged in new barrique. Composed of the oldest vines from the estate, they range between 60-90+ years of age. A benchmark wine from a benchmark producer!
On to something interesting,
Jeb & Vinous 95
K&L notes, The flagship wine from Gardine, the Gaston-Philippe is named for Gaston and Philippe Brunel. The wine is equal parts Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre aged in new barrique. Composed of the oldest vines from the estate, they range between 60-90+ years of age. A benchmark wine from a benchmark producer!
