Domaine des Sénéchaux

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend

9.1264 ratings
9.141 pro ratings
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Red Rhone Blend
Tomato-Based, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Onion, Pungent Cheese, Venison, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Pork, Beef
Top Notes For
Adam Kincaid

CdP inside and out. Lovely violet and lavender bouquet with some pepper and red berry notes. Quite smooth drinking, medium tannins and acidity. Some warm spices. Quite fruit forward and food friendly.

CdP inside and out. Lovely violet and lavender bouquet with some pepper and red berry notes. Quite smooth drinking, medium tannins and acidity. Some warm spices. Quite fruit forward and food friendly.

Jun 19th, 2023
LM Segal

Rich, sexy nose leads a dark, brooding and brambly CdP punching way above its weight. Kirsch and stony minerals. Superb and great PV!
This was my 1st Coravin, wondering if any of you have seen this tiny leakage on cork. Did I inject too much Argon? When I opened the bottle 2 days later the pressure was high.

Rich, sexy nose leads a dark, brooding and brambly CdP punching way above its weight. Kirsch and stony minerals. Superb and great PV!
This was my 1st Coravin, wondering if any of you have seen this tiny leakage on cork. Did I inject too much Argon? When I opened the bottle 2 days later the pressure was high.

Jul 31st, 2018
Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

9.0

The fully brown color when poured had me worried, and this was past peak but still drinking fairly well. Leather and prunes all the way.

The fully brown color when poured had me worried, and this was past peak but still drinking fairly well. Leather and prunes all the way.

Mar 22nd, 2018
Lauren Vance

Buyer Whole Foods Market Oakland

9.2

Woah! Grenache based (64%) but the (15%) Mourvèdre influences big. Juicy, sweet red fruits... old fashioned cherries and crushed raspberry, cranberry. Touch of cedar and gravel, fresh black pepper. Layered, elegant, opulent.

Woah! Grenache based (64%) but the (15%) Mourvèdre influences big. Juicy, sweet red fruits... old fashioned cherries and crushed raspberry, cranberry. Touch of cedar and gravel, fresh black pepper. Layered, elegant, opulent.

Oct 29th, 2017
David Kline

Warm baguette with whipped butter and lemon. Artichoke, green tomato, grilled pineapple, smoky hog jowl on greens, pretzel dough, basil and capers are bursting from the glass in gaseous form. Medium mouthfeel, buttery and olive-briny, white mushroom, flat-citric lemon oil bordering on curd, and yellow wax beans with water chestnuts and almonds. Nice acidity keeps tho one from becoming sluggish. A full, round mouthful, with plenty to contemplate. Persistent and palate-coating. #CDP #chateauneufdupapeblanc #blanc #frenchwine #popewine #domainedessénéchaux #rhonewine

Warm baguette with whipped butter and lemon. Artichoke, green tomato, grilled pineapple, smoky hog jowl on greens, pretzel dough, basil and capers are bursting from the glass in gaseous form. Medium mouthfeel, buttery and olive-briny, white mushroom, flat-citric lemon oil bordering on curd, and yellow wax beans with water chestnuts and almonds. Nice acidity keeps tho one from becoming sluggish. A full, round mouthful, with plenty to contemplate. Persistent and palate-coating. #CDP #chateauneufdupapeblanc #blanc #frenchwine #popewine #domainedessénéchaux #rhonewine

Jul 12th, 2017
Andrea Robinson MS

Master Sommelier

9.5

Mostly Grenache. Opulent and juicy with lovely spice.

Mostly Grenache. Opulent and juicy with lovely spice.

2 people found it helpfulJul 20th, 2013
Eric

This CNP is so authentic to the region Ann's beautifully crafted. Medium extraction; well blended; drinking very nice. 2012 vintage. Brings joy to my mind. Merry Christmas and Happy Chanukah to all!

This CNP is so authentic to the region Ann's beautifully crafted. Medium extraction; well blended; drinking very nice. 2012 vintage. Brings joy to my mind. Merry Christmas and Happy Chanukah to all!

Dec 27th, 2016
Mike Fifer

Writer The Wine Monologues

9.1

Grenache based. Aromas of red raspberry, spice, tobacco and cigar box. Lucious palate with notes of tapenade, raspberry, cocoa and spice.

Grenache based. Aromas of red raspberry, spice, tobacco and cigar box. Lucious palate with notes of tapenade, raspberry, cocoa and spice.

Aug 30th, 2015
Ivonne Nill

Starting to show some brick coloration, lovely telltale cherry and raspberry confiture from Grenache component, a little sousbois, and moderate, silky tannins. 2005 vintage.

Starting to show some brick coloration, lovely telltale cherry and raspberry confiture from Grenache component, a little sousbois, and moderate, silky tannins. 2005 vintage.

Jul 16th, 2015
Wanda Cole

lovely.....

lovely.....

Apr 30th, 2015