Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
More open & approachable than previous vintages. Typical Anonyme: tannic, huge ripeness and impossibly low pH. Kirsch, hot silica. Just incredible. #xavier #châteauneuf #rhone
More open & approachable than previous vintages. Typical Anonyme: tannic, huge ripeness and impossibly low pH. Kirsch, hot silica. Just incredible. #xavier #châteauneuf #rhone
1 person found it helpfulDec 7th, 2017
Typical CdP nose, spices, clay, earth. A big, heavy wine with new oak and a bite on the back palate. Would not give this 94 like Parker did, but suspect this will be better tomorrow after slow ox in the bottle.
Typical CdP nose, spices, clay, earth. A big, heavy wine with new oak and a bite on the back palate. Would not give this 94 like Parker did, but suspect this will be better tomorrow after slow ox in the bottle.
Oct 23rd, 2019Drinking very nicely and paired very well with smoked pork shoulder, dining al fresco on early Autumn day.
Drinking very nicely and paired very well with smoked pork shoulder, dining al fresco on early Autumn day.
Sep 29th, 2019
A big powerful take on CDP. Darker fruit, more tannin, less acid. While a big wine, it has enough texture & smokiness that bring some finesse. Good stuff.
A big powerful take on CDP. Darker fruit, more tannin, less acid. While a big wine, it has enough texture & smokiness that bring some finesse. Good stuff.
Oct 25th, 2017While I love this wine, and the other wines made by Xavier, this is a tough one. They're using new oak, which takes the profile more towards Cali Zin. Modern, not classic, but still a sexy beast.
While I love this wine, and the other wines made by Xavier, this is a tough one. They're using new oak, which takes the profile more towards Cali Zin. Modern, not classic, but still a sexy beast.
Sep 28th, 2017
Matt had this 5 years ago
Matt had this 5 years ago
Nov 20th, 2020
