Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend

2007

Balance of smoke and black pepper & tobacco & cherries

A tad on the ripe side, but what the hell.

Medium ruby color.
Aromas of buttered brioche, strawberry, raspberry, spice.
Dry. Flavors of raspberry, buttered strawberry pastry, cinnamon, spice. Medium, velvety tannins

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 5/5

Really nice CdP coasting in its prime. Good vibrant garnet color and an enticing savory mature fruited earthy nose that opened in half hour. Lively texture and palate, good long finish.

All sorts of funk and flavor.

Subdued nose, good moderately dark color with slightly browning edges with a medium to full complex body and a long complex aftertaste. 3.8/5

1989

Amazing

Brownish edge still has decent body and structure, some fruit nice wine nearing its end!