France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Pop and pour which did not help. A dirty looking wine with a rustic edge. Featuring Garrique, wood, earth and underbrush. Did improve over time but not showing similar to previous efforts. Highly advise to decant a few hours prior to tasting.
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Very good out of the bottle. No decant. Red meats, pepper, wood, spices and somewhat tannic. Over time I enjoyed the wine less and I would recommend pop and pour on this. Drink now.
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Potential for longer aging. This wine was not helped out by not decanting prior to the tasting. Floral, earth, ripe fruits and a little heat. Medium finish and would have helped if the sediment was filtered out.
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
From a mag. Decanted 5 hours with a few Vinturi's throughout that time. In fine form with red fruits, funk, spices, Garrique and still firm tannins. Plenty of flavor and medium to long finish. Day two has improved and offers a wonderful balance and intense finish. Drink or hold.
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Wow! Huge wine and a slight decant. Blueberries, licorice, tar, earth and firm tannins. Should evolve over the next 15 years but amazingly approachable now. Super complex and dark in color. Wish I had a few bottles tuck away.
1998 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape 90 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Earth, subtle funk, raspberries and spice. A light wine with short/medium finish. Do not wait another day on these.
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2001 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape 91 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Pop and pour which did not help. A dirty looking wine with a rustic edge. Featuring Garrique, wood, earth and underbrush. Did improve over time but not showing similar to previous efforts. Highly advise to decant a few hours prior to tasting.
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2000 Domaine de la Mordorée Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée de la Reine des Bois 93 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Very good out of the bottle. No decant. Red meats, pepper, wood, spices and somewhat tannic. Over time I enjoyed the wine less and I would recommend pop and pour on this. Drink now.
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2003 Domaine de la Mordorée Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée de la Reine des Bois 91 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Potential for longer aging. This wine was not helped out by not decanting prior to the tasting. Floral, earth, ripe fruits and a little heat. Medium finish and would have helped if the sediment was filtered out.
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2003 Clos du Mont-Olivet Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Cuvée du Papet 83 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
One of the worst wines I have tasted all year. What a mess. Ok nose but the palate was water downed and not concentrated. Hold and hope?
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2004 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape 94 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
From a mag. Decanted 5 hours with a few Vinturi's throughout that time. In fine form with red fruits, funk, spices, Garrique and still firm tannins. Plenty of flavor and medium to long finish.
Day two has improved and offers a wonderful balance and intense finish. Drink or hold.
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2007 Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée de mon Aïeul 96 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Wow! Huge wine and a slight decant. Blueberries, licorice, tar, earth and firm tannins. Should evolve over the next 15 years but amazingly approachable now. Super complex and dark in color. Wish I had a few bottles tuck away.
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2005 Domaine des Baumard Coteaux du Layon Clos de Sainte Catherine 94 Points
France, Loire Valley, Anjou-Saumur, Coteaux du Layon
Wonderful place with apricots, honey and floral notes. Medium plus and very enjoyable.
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