Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend

A hint of petrol and Brett but pleasant otherwise

Really clean and pure. Ways to go.

A bit less Brett-y and more generic than expected but intensely earthy, really nice and in a good spot. Decanted ~2 hrs before dinner which may have been too long. Drink up!

A bit tired but still pleasant.

Some sediment but very fruity, very French

Ready to drink. Impression same as the other tasting notes here

Absolutely outstanding. So balanced and smooth. Wonderful on its own or with light to medium weight food. Drinking vintage 2001.

More Brett than I care for, also some funk, scorched Earth, blueberry, animal, kirsch liqueur - changing /evolving constantly

Showing age

Nate had this 8 years ago