Another monthly WTF Group meet up. Northern Rhône vs Southern Rhône, blind as usual.
This was probably the easiest guess of the night for me, mainly because of the dominant red fruit/spice. I didn’t pick up a lot of dark fruit or secondary herbal/meaty notes. Still tannic, this is a very solid CdP that has the stuffing to go a while.
Another monthly WTF Group meet up. Northern Rhône vs Southern Rhône, blind as usual.
This was probably the easiest guess of the night for me, mainly because of the dominant red fruit/spice. I didn’t pick up a lot of dark fruit or secondary herbal/meaty notes. Still tannic, this is a very solid CdP that has the stuffing to go a while.
Feb 16th, 2018
Promising but still tight and not really showing its full potential. Surprisingly dark color and dito fruits, this youngster is almost inky but lively with caressing sweet tannins, fresh acidity and it promises to come full circle in another 5-8 years. 92+
Promising but still tight and not really showing its full potential. Surprisingly dark color and dito fruits, this youngster is almost inky but lively with caressing sweet tannins, fresh acidity and it promises to come full circle in another 5-8 years. 92+
Jul 18th, 2015Sweet, spicy, herbaceous and red berry tinged with minerality interwoven alongside ripe tannins and just enough acidity to let the rich and fruity finish linger effortlessly.
Sweet, spicy, herbaceous and red berry tinged with minerality interwoven alongside ripe tannins and just enough acidity to let the rich and fruity finish linger effortlessly.
Jan 5th, 2015
Bright raspberry nose, but darker fruits on the pallet. Young, this needs some time but I think it will become a special wine if I can keep my hands off of it!
Bright raspberry nose, but darker fruits on the pallet. Young, this needs some time but I think it will become a special wine if I can keep my hands off of it!
Feb 8th, 2017Drank this entirely too young. Big restrained fruit with a nice tannin/acid balance, not hot or messy at all. Check in again in 5 years, would not be surprised to see this go a total of 15-20 years.
Drank this entirely too young. Big restrained fruit with a nice tannin/acid balance, not hot or messy at all. Check in again in 5 years, would not be surprised to see this go a total of 15-20 years.
Nov 11th, 2015
Opened at beach house. Really good.
Opened at beach house. Really good.
Nov 24th, 2013
100% Grenache. Didn't think it was worth the price.
100% Grenache. Didn't think it was worth the price.
May 12th, 2013
Stanley had this 5 years ago
Stanley had this 5 years ago
Jun 12th, 2019
Max had this 5 years ago
Jul 1st, 2019
Marc had this 6 years ago
Marc had this 6 years ago
Jun 29th, 2018
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
