2000 Chateauneufs @ Hawksmoor

Hawksmoor, London
Tasted Friday, March 26, 2010 by SimonG with 585 views

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  • 2000 Domaine du Pégau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée

    France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

    Deep, black-fruited nose with black olive and a touch of garrigue. Sweet fruit on the attack, rounded, some glycerin. A little hot though that seems to transition to volatility with air. ***1/2

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  • 2000 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape

    France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

    Deep, slightly tarry black fruit and the olive is a little more concentrated too, tapenade rather than whole fruit. Lighter on the attack than expected, dark red fruit, touch of raspberry. Nicely balanced and a decent length witi a nicely dry finish. Starting to open up a little more on the nose, a touch of kirsch. ****1/2

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  • 2008 Disznókő Tokaji Késöi Szüretelésü-Late Harvest

    Hungary, Tokaji

    Well, not the 2000 5 Putts ordered off the list (and, for that matter, paid for), but that's my fault for letting it go. Actually, wine-wise this was probably a better choice for the occassion - lovely fresh acidity and with enough sweetness. Long, quite refreshing and definately palate-cleansing after the Chateauneufs, though not particularly complex. Good. ***

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