The Michels own just 1ha of white varietals, Roussanne and Clairette, producing around 300 cases per year. This is in a delightful spot in terms of maturity but will last. Beautifully made.
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Whoever came up with the drinking window of 2021 - 2027 is bananas. This wine is drinking excellent right now - perfect winter / early spring white. Perfect roussane. For certain it could go several more years but no need to wait.
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Somewhat unattractive "tan" color. Aromas of pears and banana. Ripe, nicely integrated fruit in the mouth with very good depth and length. Nicely full and juicy on the palate but a little low in acidity for such a young wine. Try again in a year.
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Tasted at the property and again - today - at the maison de vignerons in Chateauneuf du Pape. For a solar vintage, this manages to have some tension and energy. Full bodied aspect. I do not recall the blend - have notes at the hotel from yesterday's visit and will add - but I think that a percentage of Clairette adds that energy. Notes of pear, white peach and white flower. The palate is rich yet not overblown, and there is a sense of full body so that one could enjoy this at this very useful stage with, say, lobster and butter.
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5/27/2023 - hsacks Likes this wine: 93 Points
Similar to the 10/2/18 bottle.
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2/23/2023 - finewinebuff57 wrote: 91 Points
The Michels own just 1ha of white varietals, Roussanne and Clairette, producing around 300 cases per year. This is in a delightful spot in terms of maturity but will last. Beautifully made.
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7/24/2022 - hsacks Likes this wine: 93 Points
Similar to the 10/2/18 bottle.
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3/31/2020 - citizen1 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Whoever came up with the drinking window of 2021 - 2027 is bananas. This wine is drinking excellent right now - perfect winter / early spring white. Perfect roussane. For certain it could go several more years but no need to wait.
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7/24/2019 - hsacks Likes this wine: 93 Points
Similar to the 10/2/18 bottle.
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10/2/2018 - hsacks Likes this wine: 93 Points
This bottle was considerably more complex and longer on the palate than the 7/26/16 bottle. At peak.
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7/6/2018 - hsacks Likes this wine: 91 Points
Similar to the 7/26/16 bottle.
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2/24/2017 - Man in Black wrote:
Pale gold colour. Expressive nose displaying notes of ripe pear, green apple, banana, chamomile and hints of pineapple.
It is dry in the mouth with a medium acidity. it has a warm alcohol and full body. It has pronounced intensity flavours and a long finish.
It is a very good quality wine. It has a lingering finish and very concentrated flavours in balance with the alcohol. However it lacks complexity.
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7/26/2016 - hsacks Likes this wine: 91 Points
Somewhat unattractive "tan" color. Aromas of pears and banana. Ripe, nicely integrated fruit in the mouth with very good depth and length. Nicely full and juicy on the palate but a little low in acidity for such a young wine. Try again in a year.
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6/3/2016 - PanosKakaviatos Likes this wine: 91 Points
Tasted at the property and again - today - at the maison de vignerons in Chateauneuf du Pape. For a solar vintage, this manages to have some tension and energy. Full bodied aspect. I do not recall the blend - have notes at the hotel from yesterday's visit and will add - but I think that a percentage of Clairette adds that energy. Notes of pear, white peach and white flower. The palate is rich yet not overblown, and there is a sense of full body so that one could enjoy this at this very useful stage with, say, lobster and butter.
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