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2021 Domaine Grand Veneur Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc La Fontaine
2/22/2024 - Gary N Likes this wine:
Bit watery at the moment. Agree with Ben, needs to take on some body. Wait a bit. Otherwise, well made, pure.
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2016 Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Chaupin
2/17/2024 - Gary N Likes this wine: 94 Points
I find it interesting that professional reviewers rate this from 95 to a high of 97. Then there's all these CT reviews that are 92. I rely on both inputs, but I have to say that different standards must be in play. Personally, I love Grenache and Chaupin is 100% old vine grenache. I'm just not sure what's not to like here. I gave this a 3 hour decant, and that made the tannins silken. Just a hint of sour cherry on the finish kept me from giving this a higher score. For fun, look at other CT reviews for other highly rated Chatauneufs. You'll see the exact same curious dicotomy.
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2018 Rivers-Marie Cabernet Sauvignon Lore Vineyard
2/13/2024 - Gary N Likes this wine: 97 Points
Intense nose, wild berry fruit. Dark staining red color, lots of sediment. Huge wine. Young. Better to wait a few more years.
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