Domaine Font de Michelle
Cuvée Etienne Gonnet Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Ugh. Past it's time. So riddled with sediment if I strained it all out I'd have half a bottle. Maybe my fault for drinking too late. I tasted traces of interest but...I sincerely would want to taste more of the makers' works. Probably just time that messed this one up in my mouth.
Ugh. Past it's time. So riddled with sediment if I strained it all out I'd have half a bottle. Maybe my fault for drinking too late. I tasted traces of interest but...I sincerely would want to taste more of the makers' works. Probably just time that messed this one up in my mouth.
Feb 19th, 2017A little smoky, really enjoyable, fantastic with chipotle rubbed steak. A lot of sediment, had to strain it or it would have been gnarly.
A little smoky, really enjoyable, fantastic with chipotle rubbed steak. A lot of sediment, had to strain it or it would have been gnarly.
Sep 3rd, 2018
Still quite good. Brownish edge but some fruit and balance
Still quite good. Brownish edge but some fruit and balance
Apr 4th, 2018Burnt amber on the eye, medium+ viscosity. Nose sees stewed, overripe cherries, caramalized/burnt sugary red fruit, vanilla, roasted hay, little bit of funk. Palette sees tart, baked cherries, medium+ acid, light mouthfeel, long medium complex finish. I'll bet this is high abv, but age has mellowed and smoothed this out into a wonderful wine.
Burnt amber on the eye, medium+ viscosity. Nose sees stewed, overripe cherries, caramalized/burnt sugary red fruit, vanilla, roasted hay, little bit of funk. Palette sees tart, baked cherries, medium+ acid, light mouthfeel, long medium complex finish. I'll bet this is high abv, but age has mellowed and smoothed this out into a wonderful wine.
Mar 17th, 2017
Age mellowed nicely. Lots of sediment left on the strainer and bottle. Decanted for about an hour and was rewarded with hints of berry mixed with mineral. Tannins were smoothed nicely and helped add a nice backbone.
Age mellowed nicely. Lots of sediment left on the strainer and bottle. Decanted for about an hour and was rewarded with hints of berry mixed with mineral. Tannins were smoothed nicely and helped add a nice backbone.
Dec 25th, 2016Nice earthy scent with hints of red fruit. A little spice but good complexity and balance overall.
Nice earthy scent with hints of red fruit. A little spice but good complexity and balance overall.
Nov 4th, 2016
