Chateauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend

Pale ruby; medium plus intensity aromas of red cherry, red plum, raspberry, strawberry jam, earth, forest floor; dry, medium plus acid, medium tannins, high alcohol, medium plus body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; long finish, outstanding

This is a fantastic demonstration of Chateauneuf du Pape and its ability to balance complexity and approachability. There is a terrific lushness and power to the fruit character but also an elegance and finesse to the lingering spice notes. Leafy, herbaceous qualities on the nose accent the juicy cherry tomato acidity that forms the mouthfeel. The finish is long and elegant despite the power. This wine is impossible to not enjoy.

Elegance and complexity has replaced the old school power and complexity of the young wine. Thank you bottle age!

Spice, Thyme and oregano figs dates with ripe plum hint of meatiness.. Soft tannin not as good as I remember it back in 2014

White pepper and femininity

2009

Red fruit smooth to the palate Finish lingers with a complexity

Very good just lacking some complexity

Soft tannins with black cherry

Hmm. Cherry. Earth, dirt. Mushroom? Peppery as hell on the finish. I’d say cough syrup notes?? I love CdP, can’t say this is my fav. Was interesting to try. Did get better as it opened, but I’ll stick to others. SommS