Wine pours a deep ruby color with a nearly opaque core, medium+ viscosity. Some slight sediment in the glass. Medium- intensity initially. After about 30 minutes of air, however, the bouquet really starts to open. Notes of dark cherry, plum, cigar box and espresso. Really bright and beautiful fruit. On the pallet, confirm the mixed fruit set with brambles, dark cherry, plum. Quite primary but also very easy to enjoy. Medium+ tannin, medium acid. A long delicious and immensely satisfying finish. The high ABV (15%+) is well hidden. The 2016 vintage is truly flattering.
Wine pours a deep ruby color with a nearly opaque core, medium+ viscosity. Some slight sediment in the glass. Medium- intensity initially. After about 30 minutes of air, however, the bouquet really starts to open. Notes of dark cherry, plum, cigar box and espresso. Really bright and beautiful fruit. On the pallet, confirm the mixed fruit set with brambles, dark cherry, plum. Quite primary but also very easy to enjoy. Medium+ tannin, medium acid. A long delicious and immensely satisfying finish. The high ABV (15%+) is well hidden. The 2016 vintage is truly flattering.
Nov 7th, 2021
Cherry, raspberry, wet earth, lavender, and iron. Pretty good, yet not my favorite CdP.
Cherry, raspberry, wet earth, lavender, and iron. Pretty good, yet not my favorite CdP.
Jan 15th, 2019
Continuing on the French expedition; this is divine! First sip was luxurious, silky and deep.
Continuing on the French expedition; this is divine! First sip was luxurious, silky and deep.
1 person found it helpfulMar 15th, 2014
It's all over the place with classic black olive and kielbasa yet a real extracted grapey flavor and little acidity. Full of earth and tannin as it wakes up. Not for now but unsure about the future as well.
It's all over the place with classic black olive and kielbasa yet a real extracted grapey flavor and little acidity. Full of earth and tannin as it wakes up. Not for now but unsure about the future as well.
Jun 29th, 2016
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
