Important Update From the Founder

Rhones at Snaps

Tasted October 29, 2009 by EMichels with 480 views

Flight 1 (8 notes)

White

2003 E. Guigal Hermitage Blanc France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage

82 points

Primary; Woody

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Red

1990 M. Chapoutier Hermitage La Sizeranne France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage

89 points

Funky nose; Dark flavors; Good definition

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Red

1997 Saint Cosme Côte-Rôtie Montsalier France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Côte-Rôtie

92 points

Drinking nicely; Clean; Tends toward acid

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Red

2001 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Côte-Rôtie

89 points

A bit rough

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Red

2000 Domaine du Pégau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

93 points

Grilled meat; Weak nose; Gained great focus as it opened up

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Red

2001 Domaine du Pégau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

93 points

Much stronger than the 2000; A lot of sediment; Weak nose; Great structure

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Red

94 points

My wine of the night; Unfortunately, I was enjoying the wine and not taking notes

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Red

2004 Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Chaupin France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

92 points

Great nose - brown sugar; Rich; Good structure but needs a lot of time

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