I'm revisiting this on the third day, it's still lovely and fresh—Paul Autard's basic Côtes du Rhône 2015 offers a sweeping palette of aromas. Macerated strawberry, cherry and plum notes are hemmed in by anise verging on violets, crushed stones and sweet tobacco. It's decidedly medium bodied, with dark fruit at the core, anchored by bright acidity and firm, supple tannins. Cracked black pepper and minerality emerge at the close. Nice QPR.
I'm revisiting this on the third day, it's still lovely and fresh—Paul Autard's basic Côtes du Rhône 2015 offers a sweeping palette of aromas. Macerated strawberry, cherry and plum notes are hemmed in by anise verging on violets, crushed stones and sweet tobacco. It's decidedly medium bodied, with dark fruit at the core, anchored by bright acidity and firm, supple tannins. Cracked black pepper and minerality emerge at the close. Nice QPR.
1 person found it helpfulDec 12th, 2016
Not the most complex or aromatic Chateauneuf I've had, but shows the power of the 2012 vintage.
Not the most complex or aromatic Chateauneuf I've had, but shows the power of the 2012 vintage.
Apr 9th, 2017
A vintage for the ages, finally coming out of its shell. Textbook shootynoofy, with a stately style of black fruit and mineral cut. Paired with rack of lamb, Goody's chicken fingers, and Woodchuck summer
A vintage for the ages, finally coming out of its shell. Textbook shootynoofy, with a stately style of black fruit and mineral cut. Paired with rack of lamb, Goody's chicken fingers, and Woodchuck summer
Oct 10th, 2015
On the brighter red, crunchier side of CdP. Tasty, but maybe missing some complexity and polish. Probably more interesting in a few years.
On the brighter red, crunchier side of CdP. Tasty, but maybe missing some complexity and polish. Probably more interesting in a few years.
Jul 15th, 2015
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
