Found this to be a very nice surprise based on other reviews, at 8 years old it is no longer closed off. Decanted for about an hour, red berry perfume with slight alcohol astringency, fruit primarily of raspberries, powdery tannins, high abv but not overpowering as acidity and fruit held it in check. Sadly my only bottle, found this to be great at the price point paid.
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100% Grenache. Decanted for about 4 hours, took another 1-2hrs to fully open up. Minimal tasting notes with core of red fruit, not overpowered by alcohol, would definitely buy more
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Truly a wow wine. Not sure Grenache can be any better. Decanted for 6 hours, tannins still present but resolving. Will be great for the next 10+ years. Blue/blackberry previously noted has evolved to more cherry and ripe red berry nose and palate amped to the 9s. Big and bold, finish that never quits. Will be hard to keep from opening the remaining half case for more than a few more years. Excellent
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2016 Château de Vaudieu Châteauneuf-du-Pape Val de Dieu
3/10/2024 - PourDecision wrote: 94 Points
Found this to be a very nice surprise based on other reviews, at 8 years old it is no longer closed off. Decanted for about an hour, red berry perfume with slight alcohol astringency, fruit primarily of raspberries, powdery tannins, high abv but not overpowering as acidity and fruit held it in check.
Sadly my only bottle, found this to be great at the price point paid.
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2015 Domaine du Grand Tinel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Heres
12/5/2023 - PourDecision Likes this wine: 95 Points
100% Grenache. Decanted for about 4 hours, took another 1-2hrs to fully open up. Minimal tasting notes with core of red fruit, not overpowered by alcohol, would definitely buy more
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2015 Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils Châteauneuf-du-Pape Réserve des Deux Frères
5/19/2023 - PourDecision Likes this wine: 99 Points
Truly a wow wine. Not sure Grenache can be any better. Decanted for 6 hours, tannins still present but resolving. Will be great for the next 10+ years. Blue/blackberry previously noted has evolved to more cherry and ripe red berry nose and palate amped to the 9s. Big and bold, finish that never quits. Will be hard to keep from opening the remaining half case for more than a few more years. Excellent
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