Clos Saint Michel
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Mousset family has managed Clos Saint Michel for more than 6 decades, in Southern Rhône they have been active in wine for Much longer. Deep Ruby with aromas of red fruits, herb and spicy notes, blend of 40% Grenache and 30% each Mourvèdre and Syrah, all aged in older barrels. On the palate flavors of black cherry and ripe blackberry with cigar box and black pepper spice. Big firm tannins, nicely integrated, good balanced, long finish with solid ending.
Mousset family has managed Clos Saint Michel for more than 6 decades, in Southern Rhône they have been active in wine for Much longer. Deep Ruby with aromas of red fruits, herb and spicy notes, blend of 40% Grenache and 30% each Mourvèdre and Syrah, all aged in older barrels. On the palate flavors of black cherry and ripe blackberry with cigar box and black pepper spice. Big firm tannins, nicely integrated, good balanced, long finish with solid ending.
Aug 1st, 2022Mousset family has managed Clos Saint Michel for more than 6 decades, in Southern Rhône they have been active in wine for Much longer. Deep Ruby with aromas of dark red fruits and sweet blossom notes. On the palate black cherry and blackberry flavors with black pepper spice. Big firm tannins, good integrated and balance, medium finish with juicy ending. Tasting Sample.
Mousset family has managed Clos Saint Michel for more than 6 decades, in Southern Rhône they have been active in wine for Much longer. Deep Ruby with aromas of dark red fruits and sweet blossom notes. On the palate black cherry and blackberry flavors with black pepper spice. Big firm tannins, good integrated and balance, medium finish with juicy ending. Tasting Sample.
Mar 12th, 2020
Drank 12/9/19. Nice with porchetta spiced pork chops
Nose of red currants and underbrush. Similar palate. Well balanced, but slightly muted. Medium to firm tannins. Long finish. I was expecting a bit more from a CDP, but nice nonetheless.
3/21/7/4/4 +50 =89 pts.
Drank 12/9/19. Nice with porchetta spiced pork chops
Nose of red currants and underbrush. Similar palate. Well balanced, but slightly muted. Medium to firm tannins. Long finish. I was expecting a bit more from a CDP, but nice nonetheless.
3/21/7/4/4 +50 =89 pts.
Deep Ruby with concentrated aromas of red fruits and smoky earthy notes. On the palate blackberry and black cherry flavors with licorice and herb spice. Rustic tight tannins, good balance, long finish with herb and fruit ending. Tasting Sample.
Deep Ruby with concentrated aromas of red fruits and smoky earthy notes. On the palate blackberry and black cherry flavors with licorice and herb spice. Rustic tight tannins, good balance, long finish with herb and fruit ending. Tasting Sample.
Nov 17th, 2019
Ruby in color with a wide light red rim.
Stinky nose of earth, wood, raspberries, black currants, cranberries, barnyard, vanilla, green vegetables, bell pepper, forest floor, black pepper, pencil lead, vinaigrette and dark coffee.
Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cherries, vanilla, green vegetables, bell pepper, cloves, pencil lead, peppercorn, leather, smoke and wet leaves.
Medium plus in finish with soft tannins and spices.
This is a nice Southern Rhône red blend. Well balanced and very earthy, but showing enough fruits with a nice, tangy finish, which I liked.
Drinking nicely now and will be better in a few years. Needs a lot of time to open up (4 hours).
Good by itself or with food. I paired it with a plate of soft and hard cheeses.
A blend of 40% Grenache, 30% Mourvedre and 30% Syrah.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
87 Points.
$36.
Ruby in color with a wide light red rim.
Stinky nose of earth, wood, raspberries, black currants, cranberries, barnyard, vanilla, green vegetables, bell pepper, forest floor, black pepper, pencil lead, vinaigrette and dark coffee.
Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cherries, vanilla, green vegetables, bell pepper, cloves, pencil lead, peppercorn, leather, smoke and wet leaves.
Medium plus in finish with soft tannins and spices.
This is a nice Southern Rhône red blend. Well balanced and very earthy, but showing enough fruits with a nice, tangy finish, which I liked.
Drinking nicely now and will be better in a few years. Needs a lot of time to open up (4 hours).
Good by itself or with food. I paired it with a plate of soft and hard cheeses.
A blend of 40% Grenache, 30% Mourvedre and 30% Syrah.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
87 Points.
$36.
2012 is more up front than prior years, nice bottle for the price. Classic CDP.
2012 is more up front than prior years, nice bottle for the price. Classic CDP.
1 person found it helpfulMar 2nd, 2015
First year wedding anniversary!
First year wedding anniversary!
1 person found it helpfulJan 24th, 2015Emily had this 10 years ago
Emily had this 10 years ago
1 person found it helpfulJan 1st, 2015Soft delicate silky start, later blooms to hints of strawberry. Classic Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Soft delicate silky start, later blooms to hints of strawberry. Classic Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
1 person found it helpfulNov 9th, 2014