From a split. Completely unredeemebly dead. CDP simply does not age the way it did 40-50 years ago. Climate change and vinification techniques that emphasize fruit and alcohol over structure mean wines with a short drinking window. This one of many that has shown this to be true. Recent bottles of Beaucastel and Vieux Telegraph have likewise been terrible. To me, the appelation is no longer interesting particularly given the prices they are now charging.
Man, is this aging well. I think it may be approaching it's peak. The cherry and kirsch are still very prevalent, buy are much more refined this time. There is great menthol holding the sweetness together, with a firm tobacco substrate. The tannins are smooth, but still haven't completely integrated. Perhaps another couple of years? No worries, an hour into the glass and it comes together so f'in well.
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(Domaine La Millière Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Unique Vieilles Vignes) Medium dark red violet color with pale meniscus; tight plum nose; big, tart black fruit, plum, berry and charcoal palate with sweet tannins; short-medium finish
(Domaine La Millière Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Unique Vieilles Vignes) Medium cherry red color with pale meniscus; light dried cherry and tart baked plum nose; tight, tart berry and red fruit palate; short-medium finish
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3/5/2022 - peebal wrote:
From a split. Completely unredeemebly dead. CDP simply does not age the way it did 40-50 years ago. Climate change and vinification techniques that emphasize fruit and alcohol over structure mean wines with a short drinking window. This one of many that has shown this to be true. Recent bottles of Beaucastel and Vieux Telegraph have likewise been terrible. To me, the appelation is no longer interesting particularly given the prices they are now charging.
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11/15/2019 - theRealPepe wrote: flawed
Corked.
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1/16/2016 - theRealPepe Likes this wine: 90 Points
Not as exuberant as my last one, but drinking well with CDP complexity. Medium-short finish. Still, looking forward to the rest. Excellent,
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10/5/2015 - Whecht wrote: 91 Points
Still drinking well
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11/9/2014 - davidrh1 Likes this wine: 95 Points
Man, is this aging well. I think it may be approaching it's peak. The cherry and kirsch are still very prevalent, buy are much more refined this time. There is great menthol holding the sweetness together, with a firm tobacco substrate. The tannins are smooth, but still haven't completely integrated. Perhaps another couple of years? No worries, an hour into the glass and it comes together so f'in well.
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