Clos du Mont-Olivet

La Cuvée du Papet Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend

9.315 ratings
9.46 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
Michael Phillips

Another wonderful cuvée du Papet. Medium body drinking beautifully nice ripe fruit.Yum!

Another wonderful cuvée du Papet. Medium body drinking beautifully nice ripe fruit.Yum!

1 person found it helpfulJan 14th, 2021
Rick Baumgarten

In 5 years, this could reach perfection

In 5 years, this could reach perfection

1 person found it helpfulApr 16th, 2014
Yotam Sharon

Consulting Winemaker Gvaot, Miles, Alona; Blogger yotamsharon.com

8.7

Complex, refined nose. Lacks energy on the palate. Feels overripe and heavy. Needed more time? Or is it me?

Complex, refined nose. Lacks energy on the palate. Feels overripe and heavy. Needed more time? Or is it me?

Apr 30th, 2016
Bill Bender

From magnum. Spice, black olive, pepper, lavender, sharp red fruits. Nice but lacking vibrancy. A little flat with a slight astringent finish.

From magnum. Spice, black olive, pepper, lavender, sharp red fruits. Nice but lacking vibrancy. A little flat with a slight astringent finish.

Jan 18th, 2015
Bill Bender

Pop and pour and ready to go from jump. Silky smooth, balanced and classy. Fantastic expression of CDP and a real surprise for me because I haven't enjoyed this maker this much in the past. I grabbed it tonight instead of a Pegau and I'm glad I did.

Pop and pour and ready to go from jump. Silky smooth, balanced and classy. Fantastic expression of CDP and a real surprise for me because I haven't enjoyed this maker this much in the past. I grabbed it tonight instead of a Pegau and I'm glad I did.

Dec 22nd, 2014
Philippe Cambie

Un très grand 1995 !!

Un très grand 1995 !!

Mar 4th, 2014
Ming L
9.3

The fruit has retreated, leaving somewhat a muted nose on the first day. But subtle of sweet cherry and black currants came back on the 2nd day, making for a complex bouquet along with leather, dried herbs, date, steeped red tea, and chocolate cream liqueur. The palate is savory, and silky smooth, with resolved tannins supporting a lean, earthy finish. A fully evolved, contemplative wine.

The fruit has retreated, leaving somewhat a muted nose on the first day. But subtle of sweet cherry and black currants came back on the 2nd day, making for a complex bouquet along with leather, dried herbs, date, steeped red tea, and chocolate cream liqueur. The palate is savory, and silky smooth, with resolved tannins supporting a lean, earthy finish. A fully evolved, contemplative wine.

Oct 18th, 2025
Brian Platton

A nose that is quite "plummy" and full of black fruit. On the palate, a combination of full body, cherry liqueur, some noticeable alcohol, and a subtle peppery finish. Great raw materials, but needs time.

A nose that is quite "plummy" and full of black fruit. On the palate, a combination of full body, cherry liqueur, some noticeable alcohol, and a subtle peppery finish. Great raw materials, but needs time.

Jul 12th, 2016
Robert Gumm

2005 vintage

2005 vintage

Apr 10th, 2016
Vin Zering

Lavender, white pepper, savory, underbrush. Delicious.

Lavender, white pepper, savory, underbrush. Delicious.

Dec 31st, 2015