Popped and poured; no formal notes. This was showing its age tonight with overwhelming notes of leather, like a freshly oiled baseball glove. Behind that, however, was a bucket of desiccated dark and red fruits, spices, and damp earth. The finish was rich and almost sappy…but seemed to be all bravado as the energy waned as the wine sat in the glass. What structure was there in its youth has all but disappeared as both tannin and acid would be considered low. Drink now and enjoy while there’s still some life left.
Popped and poured; no formal notes. This was showing its age tonight with overwhelming notes of leather, like a freshly oiled baseball glove. Behind that, however, was a bucket of desiccated dark and red fruits, spices, and damp earth. The finish was rich and almost sappy…but seemed to be all bravado as the energy waned as the wine sat in the glass. What structure was there in its youth has all but disappeared as both tannin and acid would be considered low. Drink now and enjoy while there’s still some life left.
Oct 7th, 2022
A hint of the parent. Really funky nose. Opened into a classic Chateau nuff. Raisins. Figs. Lighter fare.
A hint of the parent. Really funky nose. Opened into a classic Chateau nuff. Raisins. Figs. Lighter fare.
Jun 8th, 2019
Absolutely bangin' Châteauneuf-du-Pape for the money. Kirsch, petrichor, dried lavender, Herbes de Provence, and dark chocolate ganache.
Absolutely bangin' Châteauneuf-du-Pape for the money. Kirsch, petrichor, dried lavender, Herbes de Provence, and dark chocolate ganache.
Aug 24th, 2017
Picked this up at whole foods, first impressions kinda tight with hints of promise... Let's see how it does after it's open awhile .
Picked this up at whole foods, first impressions kinda tight with hints of promise... Let's see how it does after it's open awhile .
1 person found it helpfulSep 5th, 2014
Excellent-esp for the price
Excellent-esp for the price
1 person found it helpfulJan 24th, 2014
Fruity rich earthy drinking great
Fruity rich earthy drinking great
Sep 28th, 2015
French Goodness.
Mar 29th, 2014
Good! This is a big one - leather and heft but not smoky per se. Ink and plum. Great with steak.
Good! This is a big one - leather and heft but not smoky per se. Ink and plum. Great with steak.
May 29th, 2024
This is classic CdP! Carries that intense complexity profiling ripe red fruit, spices (clove), dried herbs (thyme), coffee, cola, and other notes inbetween. Casually unpretentious satisfying wine, especially when paired with rich meat dishes. Cheers.
This is classic CdP! Carries that intense complexity profiling ripe red fruit, spices (clove), dried herbs (thyme), coffee, cola, and other notes inbetween. Casually unpretentious satisfying wine, especially when paired with rich meat dishes. Cheers.
Feb 6th, 2024
Good CDP for the price!
Apr 30th, 2020
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
