2001: Sweet spot. In that middle twilight area, where there is still a depth of sweet fruit, yet moving into a mature status. Roasted beets, soy, and meaty - a blindfold test would suggest a lush Cote Rotie. Really showing beautifully now, yet will continue to match glycerin to fading fruit as aging continues. Yummy.
2001: Sweet spot. In that middle twilight area, where there is still a depth of sweet fruit, yet moving into a mature status. Roasted beets, soy, and meaty - a blindfold test would suggest a lush Cote Rotie. Really showing beautifully now, yet will continue to match glycerin to fading fruit as aging continues. Yummy.
Dec 2nd, 2015
2001 Chateauneuf du Pape -a magical old wine from the old dungeon -miraculous!
2001 Chateauneuf du Pape -a magical old wine from the old dungeon -miraculous!
Feb 6th, 2014
Prematurely oxidized, this is not corked, just DOA!?!?
Prematurely oxidized, this is not corked, just DOA!?!?
Mar 13th, 2022Earthy, old saddle leather and dried red fruit aromas and flavors, color and palate shows it’s mature and time to drink, lovely older CdP!!
Earthy, old saddle leather and dried red fruit aromas and flavors, color and palate shows it’s mature and time to drink, lovely older CdP!!
Apr 16th, 2020
Usually avoid CdP but this '01 wasn't heavy or stewed--just nice vibrant red Grenache-dominated fruit, earth and barnyard with balanced alcohol/acid
Usually avoid CdP but this '01 wasn't heavy or stewed--just nice vibrant red Grenache-dominated fruit, earth and barnyard with balanced alcohol/acid
Feb 27th, 2016
Renews my faith in CDP.
Feb 17th, 2016
Opened this tonight and was drinkable straight away. Nice light to medium color, with a touch of tannin to be found. Herbs, and fruit still very much in tact. Delightful wine drinking at just the right time. Our last bottle.......If you have one in your cellar you might have a year or two left to enjoy!
Opened this tonight and was drinkable straight away. Nice light to medium color, with a touch of tannin to be found. Herbs, and fruit still very much in tact. Delightful wine drinking at just the right time. Our last bottle.......If you have one in your cellar you might have a year or two left to enjoy!
Mar 2nd, 2015
Wow. From magnum. Hitting its stride with violets, pencil lead, and the long long finish
Wow. From magnum. Hitting its stride with violets, pencil lead, and the long long finish
Dec 6th, 2014
Blanc
Aug 4th, 2013
Stanley had this 4 years ago
Stanley had this 4 years ago
Mar 20th, 2021
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
