Served blind but somewhat obviously an aging CdP Garnet mulberry with a chestnut rim Definitely needs a decant as glass 2 was slightly murky. Aged leathery flavors, no tannins, Sweet grenache and alcohol flavors. Nice to appreciate for what it is; definitely more aged flavors (looks and tastes older than 2004) I understand the 2006 -2014 drinking window for the fresh flavors, but nice to appreciate the aged characteristics that these 15 year old CdPs get.
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Slightly disappointing. Mediocre in both nose and mouth. Initially good bouquet but very short. Not a lot of depth - okay taste but short and not too exciting.
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1/28/2023 - boris-bolko Does not like this wine: 80 Points
Old prune juice. Past its best by date many years ago. Not many of the typical CdP flavors left. Should have been enjoyed 10 years ago.
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9/16/2020 - cos65 Likes this wine:
Served blind but somewhat obviously an aging CdP
Garnet mulberry with a chestnut rim
Definitely needs a decant as glass 2 was slightly murky.
Aged leathery flavors, no tannins,
Sweet grenache and alcohol flavors.
Nice to appreciate for what it is; definitely more aged flavors (looks and tastes older than 2004)
I understand the 2006 -2014 drinking window for the fresh flavors, but nice to appreciate the aged characteristics that these 15 year old CdPs get.
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8/22/2019 - pmik wrote: 90 Points
Still very good and vibrant
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11/11/2018 - Bourgognefreak wrote: 86 Points
Slightly disappointing.
Mediocre in both nose and mouth.
Initially good bouquet but very short.
Not a lot of depth - okay taste but short and not too exciting.
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6/26/2018 - vincemcd61 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Not our favorite Chateauneuf-du-pape. Had with white bean and tomato soup
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