Served blind with Saxum 2005 and this won the round by a touch. Earthy and complex. Fruit had diminished since I last had it. But secondary characteristics are moving in that I really like.
Served blind with Saxum 2005 and this won the round by a touch. Earthy and complex. Fruit had diminished since I last had it. But secondary characteristics are moving in that I really like.
Feb 22nd, 2015
Advanced - some oxidation , raisin , distinct bricking , seamless palate , medium mouthfeel of date paste , heavy reduction more and more. Dark and rustic — if it wasn’t moving so advanced — it’s nicely pleasurable— very seamless texture and mouthfeel
Advanced - some oxidation , raisin , distinct bricking , seamless palate , medium mouthfeel of date paste , heavy reduction more and more. Dark and rustic — if it wasn’t moving so advanced — it’s nicely pleasurable— very seamless texture and mouthfeel
May 15th, 2019
Definitely a more modern, somewhat extracted, 14.5% wine...but still pretty enjoyable with some corned beef for St Patty’s day. Slight bricking. Aromatic with pruney dark red fruit. Nice finish.
Definitely a more modern, somewhat extracted, 14.5% wine...but still pretty enjoyable with some corned beef for St Patty’s day. Slight bricking. Aromatic with pruney dark red fruit. Nice finish.
Mar 18th, 2019
This is why I drink CdP. My only bottle of this vintage, unfortunate because it still has time (easy 5-7) years though it's in a good place now. A mouthful of rich but not sweet fruit, smooth resolved tannins and the perfect balance of acid. 60 second finish. Too bad these are so expensive.
This is why I drink CdP. My only bottle of this vintage, unfortunate because it still has time (easy 5-7) years though it's in a good place now. A mouthful of rich but not sweet fruit, smooth resolved tannins and the perfect balance of acid. 60 second finish. Too bad these are so expensive.
Sep 19th, 2017
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
