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Old and Rare Châteauneuf-du-Pape Seminar (1955-1996) - Lead by Harry Karis
Hospice du Rhone, Paso Robles, CA
Tasted April 26, 2012 by europat55 with 1,009 views
Introduction
Author Harry Karis, Sommelier Kelly McAuliffe and vigneron Philippe Cambie lead guests through an enlightening conversation and tasting surrounding a rare collection of old Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines.
Flight 1 - Whites (3 notes)
White
1991 Domaine de Beaurenard (Paul Coulon et Fils) Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc
92 points
Medium yellow color. Excellent nose with apple and pineapple smell. Very good palate.
White
1992 Domaine Font de Michelle Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc
91 points
Excellent nose with apple and sweet notes. Excellent palate.
White
1996 Château de Vaudieu Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc
89 points
Light yellow color. Quite generous nose. Nice palate with peach taste.
Flight 2 - Reds (10 notes)
Red
1955 Du Peloux à Courthézon Châteauneuf-du-Pape
90 points
Fairly translucent edges. Absolutely amazing nose! Somewhat thin palate but still an outstanding wine!
Red
1967 Château Mont-Redon Châteauneuf-du-Pape
90 points
Medium red color. Somewhat shy nose. Excellent palate.
Red
1973 Caves Saint-Pierre Châteauneuf-du-Pape
89 points
Dark red color. Very fruit-forward nose. Strong, very interesting palate with spices and bay leaves taste.
Red
1974 Clos Saint Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape
90 points
Great licorice nose, meaty palate. Drinking surprisingly well for a 38 years old CdP!
Red
1978 Domaine de la Solitude (Lançon Père et Fils) Châteauneuf-du-Pape
89 points
Fairly pale rd color. Very fruity, sweet nose. Soft palate.
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Red
1979 Château Cabrières Châteauneuf-du-Pape
91 points
Fairly generous young, fruity, spicy nose. Drinking very well right now!!
Red
1983 Clos du Mont-Olivet Châteauneuf-du-Pape
87 points
Medium red color. Good nose. Somewhat thin palate.
Red
1989 Château de la Font du Loup Châteauneuf-du-Pape
88 points
Very dark red color. Fairly pronounce licorice, fennel taste.
Red
1989 Château Fortia Châteauneuf-du-Pape
91 points
Fairly translucent red color. Outstanding nose. Very good palate.
Red
1990 Roger Sabon Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Prestige
87 points
I wasn't very impressed by this one. Not much life left in it.
Closing
I was particularly impressed by how the whites performed in this tasting. There were amazing! The reds were also excellent, but some of them had some very definite sign of age...