From magnum kept at 55F since its purchase on release. Aged medium ruby in glass - ready aromas of forest floor, fresh florals, and raspberry tea - resolved tannins - lively tartness - nicely aged CdP that calls for drinking up.
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CdP blind tasting. Illuminating evening, while there were some nice and complex wines there were also quite a few misses. Issues revolved around either not aging well and becoming pruney, oxidative with cooked fruit aromas or just being too heavy/sweet/alcoholic. TN: Couldy color, very tertiary, cooked fruit, prunes, oxidative, fell apart quickly. Past peak.
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7th of 12, decanted 45 minutes, perfect cork and level, much fresher, energetic and more nuanced than June bottle reminding one what a good vintage this is in CdP, possible upside but seemingly much bottle variation so I'd be tempted to drink these over next few years. F+ (18).......played 2nd fiddle to Beaucastel 99!
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6th of 12, pnp, perfect cork and level, similar to last bottle in Jan 20, nose more of sweaty saddle/mourvedre than grenache, palate a bit weedy and tired, but quite layered, nice enough but not one of best 01s such as Beaucastel, Rayas and Mordoree, downside but no rush. VG+ (16.5).
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(Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf-du-Pape) Very dark red violet color; nice, complex, tart berry, tart blackberry, herbes de provence nose; tasty, rich, tart black fruit, tart plum, mineral, herbs, licorice palate; medium-plus finish (one of the best bottles I've ever tasted from this producer)
(Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf-du-Pape) Medium bricking red violet color with pale meniscus; tobacco, earthy, clove nose with a touch of brett; brett, roasted plum, cherry, clove, bark, horseradish and mineral palate; medium-plus finish 92+ pts.
1/12/2024 - Tgood wrote:
From magnum kept at 55F since its purchase on release. Aged medium ruby in glass - ready aromas of forest floor, fresh florals, and raspberry tea - resolved tannins - lively tartness - nicely aged CdP that calls for drinking up.
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12/17/2023 - Rieslingfan wrote:
I see no reason to update my note from three years ago. Open a bottle and fall under its spell.
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9/29/2023 - Collector1855 wrote: 87 Points
CdP blind tasting. Illuminating evening, while there were some nice and complex wines there were also quite a few misses. Issues revolved around either not aging well and becoming pruney, oxidative with cooked fruit aromas or just being too heavy/sweet/alcoholic. TN: Couldy color, very tertiary, cooked fruit, prunes, oxidative, fell apart quickly. Past peak.
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8/19/2023 - liber Likes this wine: 93 Points
7th of 12, decanted 45 minutes, perfect cork and level, much fresher, energetic and more nuanced than June bottle reminding one what a good vintage this is in CdP, possible upside but seemingly much bottle variation so I'd be tempted to drink these over next few years. F+ (18).......played 2nd fiddle to Beaucastel 99!
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6/26/2023 - liber wrote: 89 Points
6th of 12, pnp, perfect cork and level, similar to last bottle in Jan 20, nose more of sweaty saddle/mourvedre than grenache, palate a bit weedy and tired, but quite layered, nice enough but not one of best 01s such as Beaucastel, Rayas and Mordoree, downside but no rush. VG+ (16.5).
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