Deep shimmering ruby. Pungent red berry preserve and garrigue aromas are energized by a mineral flourish and a spicy suggestion of white pepper. Juicy and focused on the palate, offering appealing sweet cherry and raspberry flavors that show excellent depth and clarity. Closes smooth and subtly tannic, displaying even tannins, a touch of candied lavender and impressive length. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, December 2019)
Deep shimmering ruby. Pungent red berry preserve and garrigue aromas are energized by a mineral flourish and a spicy suggestion of white pepper. Juicy and focused on the palate, offering appealing sweet cherry and raspberry flavors that show excellent depth and clarity. Closes smooth and subtly tannic, displaying even tannins, a touch of candied lavender and impressive length. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, December 2019)
Dec 19th, 2019
Bbbb... Big. But good.
1 person found it helpfulDec 7th, 2013
Loved this...earthy, dried fruit, surprisingly light in color and alcohol. Was better over time in the glass. Extremely well balanced.
Loved this...earthy, dried fruit, surprisingly light in color and alcohol. Was better over time in the glass. Extremely well balanced.
Jan 28th, 2017
Nose is Mossy, wet leaves, vanilla/cinnamon, cherry, plum & hint of potting soil. Tastes of cherry, earthy soil/stone & vanilla. I would love to drink this every day.
Nose is Mossy, wet leaves, vanilla/cinnamon, cherry, plum & hint of potting soil. Tastes of cherry, earthy soil/stone & vanilla. I would love to drink this every day.
Dec 25th, 2014
Blackberry, plum, chocolate
Blackberry, plum, chocolate
Jun 23rd, 2024
Balsamic, cured meats, loads of licorice, dried herbs. Not even the best vintage and was still very good.
Balsamic, cured meats, loads of licorice, dried herbs. Not even the best vintage and was still very good.
Apr 3rd, 2022
Too young to tell. Cherry tinged tinned tomato slightly gripping tannins medium finish
Too young to tell. Cherry tinged tinned tomato slightly gripping tannins medium finish
Aug 21st, 2021
Dark pungent wine. Taste better than smell. 15%. Sat for over an hour and didn’t open up. Drinkable but not what I expected for a a chateauneuf du pape
Dark pungent wine. Taste better than smell. 15%. Sat for over an hour and didn’t open up. Drinkable but not what I expected for a a chateauneuf du pape
May 31st, 2021
Blackberries up front developing into licorice, vanilla. The glass shows legs (15% alcohol), but the wine isn't bitter or acidic. Smooth and comfortable.
Blackberries up front developing into licorice, vanilla. The glass shows legs (15% alcohol), but the wine isn't bitter or acidic. Smooth and comfortable.
Jan 31st, 2021
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
