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Oh my. The nose on Domaine Giraud's Prémices Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2011 is unapologetically lush and even downright sensual with layers of blackberry reduction sauce, smoky plums, mesquite, Tahitian vanilla bean, and anise. It's equally immersive and voluptuous on the palate, layers of black fruit are beautifully delineated against a structure that suggests good aging potential, balanced acidity along with a dash of minerality, and a very pleasant spice and dried herb note on the finish. 15.0% ABV
Oh my. The nose on Domaine Giraud's Prémices Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2011 is unapologetically lush and even downright sensual with layers of blackberry reduction sauce, smoky plums, mesquite, Tahitian vanilla bean, and anise. It's equally immersive and voluptuous on the palate, layers of black fruit are beautifully delineated against a structure that suggests good aging potential, balanced acidity along with a dash of minerality, and a very pleasant spice and dried herb note on the finish. 15.0% ABV
Dark fruits, black berry and cherry, immediately grab your attention with a hint of white pepper spice as a teaser....nice finish...showed much better after first couple of hours.
Dark fruits, black berry and cherry, immediately grab your attention with a hint of white pepper spice as a teaser....nice finish...showed much better after first couple of hours.
A lighter, red fruited, 100% Grenache CDP. With air, it picks up some spice on the finish. I wish there was a bit more heft, but it's a very pretty wine nonetheless.
A lighter, red fruited, 100% Grenache CDP. With air, it picks up some spice on the finish. I wish there was a bit more heft, but it's a very pretty wine nonetheless.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
