Cellier des Princes

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend

8.984 ratings
8.82 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
Ray Vanderhoff

Aromas of “musty hay in the barn.” (It’s a good thing!). But not full of Brett, which makes a bit less than typical. Lighter bodied because this vintage is primarily Grenache-based. Big notes of Baker’s chocolate and raw meat. Hints of herbs, spices, red fruits and a little bit of leather, tobacco and violet. Smooth tannins. Nice wine. Revisited in June 2020. Not your typical CDP.

Aromas of “musty hay in the barn.” (It’s a good thing!). But not full of Brett, which makes a bit less than typical. Lighter bodied because this vintage is primarily Grenache-based. Big notes of Baker’s chocolate and raw meat. Hints of herbs, spices, red fruits and a little bit of leather, tobacco and violet. Smooth tannins. Nice wine. Revisited in June 2020. Not your typical CDP.

1 person found it helpfulDec 16th, 2018
Sipping Fine Wine

Deep red with dark berry aromas and spicy notes. On the palate blackberry and plum flavors a bit of oak and tobacco with rustic tannins, good balance ending with earthy mineral notes.

Deep red with dark berry aromas and spicy notes. On the palate blackberry and plum flavors a bit of oak and tobacco with rustic tannins, good balance ending with earthy mineral notes.

1 person found it helpfulSep 11th, 2018
David Chant

David had this 10 years ago

David had this 10 years ago

1 person found it helpfulJun 26th, 2014
Johan Thunberg

Johan had this 10 years ago

Johan had this 10 years ago

1 person found it helpfulJun 7th, 2014
James K

This was quite good 1-2 hours after opening. Great nose of bright cherry fruit and classic CdP funk. Sadly, at hour 3, the nose became mute. Poor @Paul K arrived hour 3.

This was quite good 1-2 hours after opening. Great nose of bright cherry fruit and classic CdP funk. Sadly, at hour 3, the nose became mute. Poor @Paul K arrived hour 3.

Oct 25th, 2024
Aaron

Delicious, easy, fun

Delicious, easy, fun

Nov 13th, 2023
Katie Journeay

Specs Wylie Mandy visit

Specs Wylie Mandy visit

Oct 11th, 2022
Ming L
8.9

Spotted this 100-year co-op bottling front the great 16’ vintage for only $25, and could not resist to pick up one.
Stewed black and blue berries, black currant, ripe raspberry, dry herbs, hint of cured meat and leather on the nose. Medium body. The candied red fruits on the the palate feels a bit syrupy to me. The medium acidity leaning towards sour.
Predominately Grenache. Great price for a CdP.

Spotted this 100-year co-op bottling front the great 16’ vintage for only $25, and could not resist to pick up one.
Stewed black and blue berries, black currant, ripe raspberry, dry herbs, hint of cured meat and leather on the nose. Medium body. The candied red fruits on the the palate feels a bit syrupy to me. The medium acidity leaning towards sour.
Predominately Grenache. Great price for a CdP.

May 4th, 2022
Caleb Krell

One of the softest CNP I’ve had in a while; just easy drinking and mellow

One of the softest CNP I’ve had in a while; just easy drinking and mellow

Mar 31st, 2022
Tim Mack

Delicious, fantastic wine. Gift from Jay and Cat for xmas 2021

Delicious, fantastic wine. Gift from Jay and Cat for xmas 2021

Jan 16th, 2022