Drank alongside a 2000. Similar style to the 2000 but a little less advanced. Profile of black cherries, herbs, game and a hint of minerality. Prefer the 2000 now but think this may develop further. Slightly longer length and more intensity. Another fantastic value wine.
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Started musty but blew off after a few minutes. Plenty of dark fruit and kirsche, but still some life to last the evening without worry. Not as much richness as a couple years ago, so I'd say it's starting its decline. Good now and for the next couple years.
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The pro's give this 88's and 89's. Not even close. Kirsch and pepper, spicy herbs and cherry. This is ridiculously pure, intense and delicious Châteauneuf-du-Pape. There's a hint of port and heat that detracts a little, but this is freaking delicious stuff even if it pushes the ripeness boundary a touch. Pure pleasure juice.
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7/23/2020 - Elegance wrote: 92 Points
Drank alongside a 2000. Similar style to the 2000 but a little less advanced. Profile of black cherries, herbs, game and a hint of minerality. Prefer the 2000 now but think this may develop further. Slightly longer length and more intensity. Another fantastic value wine.
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10/7/2014 - LemurKing Likes this wine: 88 Points
Started musty but blew off after a few minutes.
Plenty of dark fruit and kirsche, but still some life to last the evening without worry. Not as much richness as a couple years ago, so I'd say it's starting its decline.
Good now and for the next couple years.
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5/6/2013 - Eric wrote: 93 Points
The pro's give this 88's and 89's. Not even close. Kirsch and pepper, spicy herbs and cherry. This is ridiculously pure, intense and delicious Châteauneuf-du-Pape. There's a hint of port and heat that detracts a little, but this is freaking delicious stuff even if it pushes the ripeness boundary a touch. Pure pleasure juice.
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10/23/2011 - Armando B wrote: 90 Points
Very nice. Mature red fruit with mushrooms and a bit of meat. Medium-to-full body, In a nice place right now.
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3/4/2011 - AllRed wrote:
Friday Night Brown Bagger (Rich & Dana's): Garnet color. Notes of stewed tomatoes, beef bouillon cubes and white pepper. Very ripe; has a stewed flavor profile.
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