Bosquet des Papes

Chante Le Merle Vieilles Vignes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grenache - Mourvedre Blend

9.2172 ratings
9.329 pro ratings
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Grenache, Mourvedre
Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Turkey, Pasta, Mushrooms, Veal, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Potato, White Rice, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa, Beef, Chili & Hot Spicy, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Pork, Pungent Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Blend of 85% Grenache and 15% Mourvèdre, aged in oak, Ruby with aromas of berry fruits, oak and pepper spice. On the palate flavors of cherry, blackberry and sweet raspberry with notes of oak, vanilla and leather. Smooth tannins, long finish ending with fruit, oak and pepper spice. Very nice.

Blend of 85% Grenache and 15% Mourvèdre, aged in oak, Ruby with aromas of berry fruits, oak and pepper spice. On the palate flavors of cherry, blackberry and sweet raspberry with notes of oak, vanilla and leather. Smooth tannins, long finish ending with fruit, oak and pepper spice. Very nice.

Mar 22nd, 2022
Matt Perlman

Developed. Baked plums, raisins, spice cake, lots of mushroom

Developed. Baked plums, raisins, spice cake, lots of mushroom

Sep 26th, 2021
Jay Eagan

A little spice and a little taste of plum can I make you missed the summer of Rhône 

A little spice and a little taste of plum can I make you missed the summer of Rhône 

Jul 13th, 2021
LM Segal

Though likely past it’s peak, that must’ve been something even more special. Took an hour to sort out the rich brambly red fruit, plum sauce and shroomy earth. A real treat.

Though likely past it’s peak, that must’ve been something even more special. Took an hour to sort out the rich brambly red fruit, plum sauce and shroomy earth. A real treat.

Jun 15th, 2021
Matt

Young, shows the vintage from the grenache but the extra dollop of SM is helping this out. I like the dark, brooding black/blue fruit component, a little sexy. Loads of spices across the board. Some astringent tannins need to furl out, there’s some compartmentalization going on structurally that needs resolve for that ultimate CNDP hedonism train but for now I like the muscles it brings to the table. Raw power and untamed, perfect match to unapologetically rich/rustic food with the same personality.

Young, shows the vintage from the grenache but the extra dollop of SM is helping this out. I like the dark, brooding black/blue fruit component, a little sexy. Loads of spices across the board. Some astringent tannins need to furl out, there’s some compartmentalization going on structurally that needs resolve for that ultimate CNDP hedonism train but for now I like the muscles it brings to the table. Raw power and untamed, perfect match to unapologetically rich/rustic food with the same personality.

Nov 10th, 2017
Tom Kobylarz

Too much alcohol noticeable, not well balanced. A shame for such a great vintage. Could be in a bad spot right now but I think its just not in balance.

Too much alcohol noticeable, not well balanced. A shame for such a great vintage. Could be in a bad spot right now but I think its just not in balance.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 14th, 2014
Gregory Fulchiero

Melted red licorice and Provençal herbs on days 2/3. Ville vignes

Melted red licorice and Provençal herbs on days 2/3. Ville vignes

Jan 7th, 2017
Jasmine Amussen

I wish I could hang out with this one a little longer. Feels so much more promising than a tasting could give it.

I wish I could hang out with this one a little longer. Feels so much more promising than a tasting could give it.

Apr 19th, 2016
Jennifer Reichardt

Delightful and delicious. Still so young

Delightful and delicious. Still so young

Nov 29th, 2015
Corey Zamora, CSW

Liquified licorice candy. Hefty stuff, alive with acid and tannin balancing out the sweet dark fruit.

Liquified licorice candy. Hefty stuff, alive with acid and tannin balancing out the sweet dark fruit.

Jul 16th, 2015