Southern Rhone WIMPS

The Ledbury, London
Tasted Friday, September 24, 2010 by SimonG with 711 views

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Flight 3 (4 Notes)

  • 1986 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape

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

    Dense garnet. Very mellow nose, quite clean with a touch of savoury, meaty fruit. Good acidity, a touch of minerality. Slight hint of something metallic on the finish, but doesn't detract. ****

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  • 1994 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape

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

    Nicely savoury nose. Darker colour, ruby into garnet. Very savoury palate. Fresh acidity and a touch of glycerin coming through. Elegant. I prefer the Vieux Telegraphe but this is lovely. ****

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  • 1998 Bosquet des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Chantemerle

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

    Fragrant, slightly cabbagey nose, though this blows off after an hour or so. Quite viscous in the mouth. Nice fruit and a good, slightly dry feel to the middle and finish. A little pinched in the middle but this does sweeten up and round out with air. ***1/2

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  • 2001 Domaine Charvin Châteauneuf-du-Pape

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

    Ripe and full. Quite dense red-black fruit on the nose and palate. Dryish on the finish. Thick and quite viscous. Clearly needs time but should be good. ***1/2 to ***(*)

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