Meh. Not very well balanced.
Meh. Not very well balanced.
Mar 6th, 2017
Domaine Jean Royer got the '13 right. This is a very drinkable wine from the first pour. The nose reveals a young wine with lots of Grenache and some Syrah in a supporting role. I don't find Mourvèdre. The fruit is primary, yet savory. Black pepper notes come out after 30 minutes. This isn't one of the great CdP makers, but certainly they are consistent. Consider this wine if you are exposing drinkers to the southern Rhône for the first time.
Domaine Jean Royer got the '13 right. This is a very drinkable wine from the first pour. The nose reveals a young wine with lots of Grenache and some Syrah in a supporting role. I don't find Mourvèdre. The fruit is primary, yet savory. Black pepper notes come out after 30 minutes. This isn't one of the great CdP makers, but certainly they are consistent. Consider this wine if you are exposing drinkers to the southern Rhône for the first time.
Jun 30th, 2016
Very glad I got the last little sip out of this bottle. It has been a while since I have had a quality CndP.
Very glad I got the last little sip out of this bottle. It has been a while since I have had a quality CndP.
Feb 25th, 2015
My falling out of love with Chateauneuf isn't helped by this CdP I bought from Garagiste & bit taken back they offered it. 16% alc ripe red jam. A cocktail wine, nothing I care for. The Parker/WS era can't leave this region fast enough.
My falling out of love with Chateauneuf isn't helped by this CdP I bought from Garagiste & bit taken back they offered it. 16% alc ripe red jam. A cocktail wine, nothing I care for. The Parker/WS era can't leave this region fast enough.
Jan 7th, 2014
1/2. Did a tasting of 2 distinctly different CdP's. This wine which was a predominant Grenache CdP showed much lighter in the glass but had nice floral notes and plenty of blackberry and currants. Very drinkable and held up nicely to its bottle age.
1/2. Did a tasting of 2 distinctly different CdP's. This wine which was a predominant Grenache CdP showed much lighter in the glass but had nice floral notes and plenty of blackberry and currants. Very drinkable and held up nicely to its bottle age.
Feb 18th, 2023
Big, Jammy, 15 CdP. It is what it is, which fortunately was what our moods called for.
Big, Jammy, 15 CdP. It is what it is, which fortunately was what our moods called for.
Jan 30th, 2022
Easy drinking and enjoyable.
Easy drinking and enjoyable.
Apr 18th, 2021
Versatile and delicious. Fruit from beginning to end.
Versatile and delicious. Fruit from beginning to end.
Apr 12th, 2020
Smooth with medium body with notes of plum and dark fruits. Pleasant, but forgettable.
Smooth with medium body with notes of plum and dark fruits. Pleasant, but forgettable.
Nov 26th, 2019
Aging a little prematurely. Drink now.
Aging a little prematurely. Drink now.
Nov 18th, 2017
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
