New Store Opening

First public tasting at the newly opened Lovejoy location for Cork: A Bottle Shop.

• 2006 Château Fortia Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 83 Points

  France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

  Pale gold in color, sweet nose of honeysuckle, following to the palate. Some peach flavors as well, quite sweet.

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• NV Paul Avril Le Petit Vin d'Avril 84 Points

  France, Vin de Table Français

  Previous notes from Aug08: "Mostly 2006 fruit, with a barrel of 2005 thrown in for additional structure. Tasty, nice fruit and decent structure. Tannins are mild and let the fruit shine." This time around I felt the wine was much less structured, and got a lot of bitterness on the finish that was somewhat unpleasant.

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• 2006 Clos des Brusquières Châteauneuf-du-Pape 86 Points

  France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

  Still fairly tight. Getting some plums, and a dried flower smell on the nose. Flavors include plums and raspberries, with dusty tannins. This could probably improve greatly with another couple years of bottle time.

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• 2006 Mas de Boislauzon Châteauneuf-du-Pape 88 Points

  France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

  Quite dark, with spicy black cherry all over the place. Tannic, but starting to integrate nicely. Another couple years should put this one above 90 points.

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• 2006 Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils Châteauneuf-du-Pape 89 Points

  France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

  Getting some nice black licorice, cherry pie, and some asian spices. Tasty, but still not on par with my expectations of a GOOD CdP.

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