Clos des Brusquières
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Outstanding, soulful and rich, this is classic in every sense of the word for a Chateauneuf du Pape. Aged 14 years, this is a lot more primary and less evolved than I would have expected, which makes me love this more for the high quality that shows and it's ability to get even better with more cellar time. Full bodied, a silky and velvety palate feel, with gently intense fruit and spice, long on the finish. A whopper at 15.5% but it wears it well, perfect balance!
Deep ruby red core, ruby edges. Really pretty red hues. The nose is pronounced with black raspberry, black cherry, damson, with garrigue, garden herbs, subtle spices and roasted meat. The palate is med+ to full bodied with velvety tannins, plenty of alcohol, and a very balanced, rich, flavor intensity, and a long finish, easy going with a classic profile.
Outstanding, soulful and rich, this is classic in every sense of the word for a Chateauneuf du Pape. Aged 14 years, this is a lot more primary and less evolved than I would have expected, which makes me love this more for the high quality that shows and it's ability to get even better with more cellar time. Full bodied, a silky and velvety palate feel, with gently intense fruit and spice, long on the finish. A whopper at 15.5% but it wears it well, perfect balance!
Deep ruby red core, ruby edges. Really pretty red hues. The nose is pronounced with black raspberry, black cherry, damson, with garrigue, garden herbs, subtle spices and roasted meat. The palate is med+ to full bodied with velvety tannins, plenty of alcohol, and a very balanced, rich, flavor intensity, and a long finish, easy going with a classic profile.
Was a little hot at first but laid down some nice plum, mountain herb, and some medicinal notes. Complex. Nice
Was a little hot at first but laid down some nice plum, mountain herb, and some medicinal notes. Complex. Nice
Feb 20th, 2015Very young. Huge spicy licorice attack with strong herb component. Short and still rough around the edges. Needs time to integrate.
Very young. Huge spicy licorice attack with strong herb component. Short and still rough around the edges. Needs time to integrate.
Dec 6th, 2014
Perfectly ready to drink. Rich but balanced. From Magnum.
Perfectly ready to drink. Rich but balanced. From Magnum.
Dec 18th, 2021This wine was one of the smoothest I have had in a long time. The berries were spicy but not over bearing, some chocolate, blackberries, and black plums, oak finish, that lasted longer than I thought, great bottle.
This wine was one of the smoothest I have had in a long time. The berries were spicy but not over bearing, some chocolate, blackberries, and black plums, oak finish, that lasted longer than I thought, great bottle.
May 21st, 2018A sweeter CdP, but tasty none the less.
A sweeter CdP, but tasty none the less.
Oct 3rd, 2015
The most delightful wine I have had in a long time. Went well with monkfish bouillabaisse and duck! What a wine. 21 club upstairs som is awesome for recommending.
The most delightful wine I have had in a long time. Went well with monkfish bouillabaisse and duck! What a wine. 21 club upstairs som is awesome for recommending.
Jun 19th, 2015
