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Vieilles Vignes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend

9.564 ratings
9.312 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 Housewright

Writer/Photographer Wine Enthusiast Magazine

9.2

Here I am again with a pop goes the bramble weasel moment. Even at a listed 15.5 alcohol (certainly a lie) this beast had some elegance and subtlety. I think it's a testament to terroir. Even over ripe as this is (to me) it has the depth, and more importantly, width of flavors to hold up to the glycerin floating on top, like grease from my father-in-law's chili cook-off, red ribbon special. On the third day it seems that the wine rested a bit, and it sang a good hymn with my bacony crepinette.

Here I am again with a pop goes the bramble weasel moment. Even at a listed 15.5 alcohol (certainly a lie) this beast had some elegance and subtlety. I think it's a testament to terroir. Even over ripe as this is (to me) it has the depth, and more importantly, width of flavors to hold up to the glycerin floating on top, like grease from my father-in-law's chili cook-off, red ribbon special. On the third day it seems that the wine rested a bit, and it sang a good hymn with my bacony crepinette.

Jun 30th, 2015
Steve Bachmann

Absolutely fabulous. Came in 1st of 7 2007 CDPs in a blind tasting if my wine group.

Absolutely fabulous. Came in 1st of 7 2007 CDPs in a blind tasting if my wine group.

Jun 24th, 2015
Sam Coturri

Winery Sixteen 600, Enterprise Vineyards and the Moon Mountain District

9.6

Great floral perfume and fresh red fruit. Rich spice and great tart Grenache acid. Lightness that escape some producers in 07. I can't get enough of this. Tonight's #wotn

Great floral perfume and fresh red fruit. Rich spice and great tart Grenache acid. Lightness that escape some producers in 07. I can't get enough of this. Tonight's #wotn

May 15th, 2015
Sondra Bernstein

Owner of the girl & the fig, the fig cafe & winebar, Author of Plats du Jours, the girl & the fig's Journey through the Seasons in Wine Country and the girl & the fig Cookbook

9.7

Exotic floral

Exotic floral

May 7th, 2015
Jens Hoogstad

99/100

99/100

Sep 4th, 2014
Bob McKechnie

Wow great wines at St Cecila

Wow great wines at St Cecila

Mar 2nd, 2014
Mike Holzer

Cherry. Tangy. Dark fruit. Delicious wow. Love it.

Cherry. Tangy. Dark fruit. Delicious wow. Love it.

May 1st, 2022
Michael Phillips

When opened on Dec31 2021 a bit tannic with dark fruit somewhat hidden. The remaining 1/3 of the bottle was vacuu-vand and enjoyed on 1/2. Dramatically improved and integrated. Smooth as silk and lovely dark fruit.

When opened on Dec31 2021 a bit tannic with dark fruit somewhat hidden. The remaining 1/3 of the bottle was vacuu-vand and enjoyed on 1/2. Dramatically improved and integrated. Smooth as silk and lovely dark fruit.

Jan 3rd, 2022
Byron Hewett

Some may not like the use of new oak in this wine, but it was delicious! Layered and complex.

Some may not like the use of new oak in this wine, but it was delicious! Layered and complex.

Nov 1st, 2018
Stanislav Lobanov

18/20 (95/100) В первом носе доминируют тона бретта - пот, навоз. В развитии аромат становится гармоничным, сложным и насыщенным: черничный джем, спелая ежевика, чернослив, розы, мята, ваниль, чёрный шоколад и кожа. Тельное с умеренной кислотностью и мягкими, бархатистыми танинами. Существенная спиртуозность делает вино «тяжелым», трудно выпить больше одного бокала. Послевкусие продолжительное.

18/20 (95/100) В первом носе доминируют тона бретта - пот, навоз. В развитии аромат становится гармоничным, сложным и насыщенным: черничный джем, спелая ежевика, чернослив, розы, мята, ваниль, чёрный шоколад и кожа. Тельное с умеренной кислотностью и мягкими, бархатистыми танинами. Существенная спиртуозность делает вино «тяжелым», трудно выпить больше одного бокала. Послевкусие продолжительное.

Apr 15th, 2018