Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend

Shut down still

Bond movie after The Masters and Sergio's fabulous win.

Muddled and showing more blending grape characteristics then Grenache. Rustic tannin present and a soupy palate.

The high water mark of CdP

A little orange bricking on the edge, this lovely aromatic 25-year-old Chateauneuf seems mature and ready to drink, still shows lively acidity which nicely lifts the red fruited flavors, good weight, lingering finish, should pair beautifully with the bison ribeye I will soon be grilling!!

OK, I lost again to the cork monster, the cork when pulled looked pristine (especially for a CdP of that era), color is youthful, still some good fruit, but clearly this is partially corked, UGH!!!

With Dad for Sunday dinner of lamb shanks. Still using the Heidi excuse for bringing out the posh bottles. Bloody good

Smooth. Good very young and after 10 + years. Drinks well with all types of food

Started with some fig on the palate but opened up with some Grenache coming thru. Delightful

Bradford had this 12 years ago