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Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend

8.710 ratings
8.84 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
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9.0

2005, A great chateauneuf that is getting to its peak after almost 10 years of cellaring.
The wine has a bit of a country style, rustic and wild, it has a deep red black color, with an intensive rich nose of black cherries, leather, mushrooms , spices and wet earth, medium to full body rich intense and chewy, tannins have mellowed down and acidity is still kicking. Was hoping for more elegance, but I like the rustic style and the nice long spicy finish.
My score 90, drink to 2017.

2005, A great chateauneuf that is getting to its peak after almost 10 years of cellaring.
The wine has a bit of a country style, rustic and wild, it has a deep red black color, with an intensive rich nose of black cherries, leather, mushrooms , spices and wet earth, medium to full body rich intense and chewy, tannins have mellowed down and acidity is still kicking. Was hoping for more elegance, but I like the rustic style and the nice long spicy finish.
My score 90, drink to 2017.

Jun 14th, 2015
Rohit Topiwala

Great looking label.... Even better wine.

Great looking label.... Even better wine.

Feb 8th, 2015
Mandy Rao

A little gem from the cellar. Perfect Wednesday night wine. Black fruits, five spice, smoke. Meaty in a good way.

A little gem from the cellar. Perfect Wednesday night wine. Black fruits, five spice, smoke. Meaty in a good way.

Feb 22nd, 2014
Joachim Modlich

I had the 2005 in 2017. Horror, better to drive when this is served. Bitter, hard to drink.

I had the 2005 in 2017. Horror, better to drive when this is served. Bitter, hard to drink.

Feb 12th, 2017
Han

From Ed for some thurs dinner

From Ed for some thurs dinner

Jan 21st, 2016
Drake Whitcraft

Winemaker Whitcraft Winery

8.0

Drake had this 11 years ago

Drake had this 11 years ago

Dec 19th, 2013
Wouter Leeuwenburg

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Jan 5th, 2019
Julie Karabetian

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Julie had this 6 years ago

Oct 4th, 2018
Iain Mac

Iain had this 8 years ago

Iain had this 8 years ago

Aug 24th, 2016
Shallon Hunter

Shallon had this 9 years ago

Shallon had this 9 years ago

Sep 1st, 2015