2008 Domaine Bois de Boursan Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Community Tasting Notes (7) Avg Score: 90.7 points

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  2/28/2015 - HStaal wrote: 89 Points

  WSET Level 4 Course - WSET School; 9/6/2014-5/23/2015 (WSET School, Bermondsey): Appearance: The wine is Clear with a Medium ruby colour.
  Nose: The nose is Clean and Developing, showing Medium(+) intensity primary aromas of strawberry, red plum, black cherry, black plum, black/white pepper , secondary aromas of toast, smoke, cloves and tertiary aromas of earth, farmyard, meaty.
  Palate: The wine is Dry in the mouth with a Medium level of acidity. It has Medium
  grippy tannins and a High Level of alcohol (14.00%). It has Full body and Medium(+) intensity primary flavours of strawberry, red plum, black cherry, black plum, black/white pepper , secondary flavours of toast, smoke, cloves and tertiary flavours of earth, farmyard, meaty. The finish is Medium(+).
  Overall: All elements are in balance. Good length, complexity and concentration.
  Conclusion: It is a Very Good quality wine. Can Drink Now but has Potential for Ageing This has the structure and concentration to improve with 3- 5 years of ageing. ; Premium priced (£24.99)

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  1/31/2014 - Longnose Gar wrote: 89 Points

  Seems shut down right now. If you drink, decant for at least two hours.

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  5/25/2013 - Longnose Gar wrote: 90 Points

  Very bright and lively for a CdP. All about red fruit and acidity. Bitter finish in a lasting and pleasing way. You could drink this on a summer afternoon.

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  3/26/2013 - french16 wrote:

  This is the kind of CdP that I love to drink: classic, balanced with a strong sense of place.
  Lovely nose with licorice, kirsch, violets, herbs and olives. A touch of leather. Good structure and more open that I thought it would be, great energy on the palate with no sign of heaviness. Palate matches the nose.
  Overall a classic CdP and really well made in a difficult vintage. Probably won't age 30 years but I love it.

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  6/23/2012 - pbaek wrote:

  I've always liked Versino's basic Chateauneuf du Pape. It's a traditional wine, no frills. Here we have good, energetic red cherry fruit, pepper, garrigue and fine but firm tannins. Really enjoyable now, but there is enough weight to keep this going for a decade. Very good with grilled meat.

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