Domaine Saint Préfert
Collection Charles Giraud Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Opaque ruby. A complex, expansive bouquet evokes ripe red7blue fruits, exotic spices and potpourri, all enlivened by a smoky mineral nuance that builds as the wine opens up. Sweet, chewy and energetic in the mouth, offering concentrated black raspberry, boysenberry, violet pastille and fruitcake flavors that show excellent clarity and back-end lift. The mineral and floral notes build on an insanely long, penetrating finish shaped by emerging, polished tannins. This monumental wine was fermented in concrete tanks and raised in demi-muids. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, October 2021)
Opaque ruby. A complex, expansive bouquet evokes ripe red7blue fruits, exotic spices and potpourri, all enlivened by a smoky mineral nuance that builds as the wine opens up. Sweet, chewy and energetic in the mouth, offering concentrated black raspberry, boysenberry, violet pastille and fruitcake flavors that show excellent clarity and back-end lift. The mineral and floral notes build on an insanely long, penetrating finish shaped by emerging, polished tannins. This monumental wine was fermented in concrete tanks and raised in demi-muids. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, October 2021)
Confrérie de la Chaîne Des Rôtisseurs, Bailliage d'Albany; 3 November 2019 at the Albany Institute of History & Art, Albany, NY
Second Course
Charcuterie
Tuscan Style Fennel Finacchiona, Duck Prosciutto, Fuet, Rosso, Chicken Liver Mousse, Caraway Onion Relish, Vegetable Pickles, Jam, Mostarda, Sour Dough Toasts
Confrérie de la Chaîne Des Rôtisseurs, Bailliage d'Albany; 3 November 2019 at the Albany Institute of History & Art, Albany, NY
Second Course
Charcuterie
Tuscan Style Fennel Finacchiona, Duck Prosciutto, Fuet, Rosso, Chicken Liver Mousse, Caraway Onion Relish, Vegetable Pickles, Jam, Mostarda, Sour Dough Toasts
The flagship from Domaine Saint Préfert, and my first Charles Giraud. Préfert’s Charles Giraud has been a perennial high-scorer with multiple triple digit scores from Robert Parker. The 2015 is one of only four Chateauneufs to receive 99 points from Wine Spectator (none have received 100 points) and one of the other four is the 2010 Charles Giraud. This is epic juice. 60% Grenache, 40% Mourvèdre. Soaring aromatics. Incense, kirsch, lavender, fig, stone, meat, plum, Provençal herbs and exotic spice. Plush and silky, with an all-consuming intensity. Pair with Jeff Buckley.
The flagship from Domaine Saint Préfert, and my first Charles Giraud. Préfert’s Charles Giraud has been a perennial high-scorer with multiple triple digit scores from Robert Parker. The 2015 is one of only four Chateauneufs to receive 99 points from Wine Spectator (none have received 100 points) and one of the other four is the 2010 Charles Giraud. This is epic juice. 60% Grenache, 40% Mourvèdre. Soaring aromatics. Incense, kirsch, lavender, fig, stone, meat, plum, Provençal herbs and exotic spice. Plush and silky, with an all-consuming intensity. Pair with Jeff Buckley.
Jan 23rd, 2018
I would say this one is about 1-1.5yrs over the hill. Immense flavors of olives, plums, and prunes. Zero tannins or structure, just straight up fruit. Didn't hate it, it was just unique; kind of like a "it's not you, it's me" break-up:)
I would say this one is about 1-1.5yrs over the hill. Immense flavors of olives, plums, and prunes. Zero tannins or structure, just straight up fruit. Didn't hate it, it was just unique; kind of like a "it's not you, it's me" break-up:)
1 person found it helpfulSep 25th, 2016Plum and dates right off the bat....very similar to my previous note, but seemed to pair better with Duck and Bacon Hash!
Plum and dates right off the bat....very similar to my previous note, but seemed to pair better with Duck and Bacon Hash!
1 person found it helpfulJul 17th, 2016
Drinking beautifully, berry fruit, earth, pepper, with long finish.
Drinking beautifully, berry fruit, earth, pepper, with long finish.
Apr 16th, 2022