France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Decanted, leftovers rebottled overnight. TN is on the leftovers the next day.
In a nice middle place between young and mature...adolescent I'd say. Still showing a good amount of cherry, cranberry, raspberry, along with nice garrigue, vanilla, florals.
Drinking nicely now, but can probably lay down for another decade too.
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Decanted for 5+ hours. Leftover rebottled overnight, TN is on the leftovers the next day.
Youthful and fun to drink right now. Cherries, oak, subtle herbs, vanilla, definite pepper note. Slightly noticeable alcohol on the finish, but not bad.
Give it at least a few hours of air at this point though, but will easily last another decade
1990 Domaine du Pégau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée 95 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Gently decanted, given about an hour of air. Leftovers rebottled overnight, TN is on the leftovers. Tons of sediment. 13.5% ABV
Beautifully mature color, nose, and palate.
Definite cherry, resinous garrigue, herbs, florals, vanilla, coffee, tar, hints of forest floor funk. Waves of nuance as it evolves on the palate.
Quite smooth, but there is still some decent tannic grip and structure here. Can this go another 2 decades?
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1989 Les Cailloux (Lucien et André Brunel) Châteauneuf-du-Pape 94 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Gently decanted. Leftovers rebottled until today. TN is on the leftovers.
Definitely in it's drinking window, with years left to it. Cranberry, rose, garrigue, herbs, bit of funk, a slight smokiness.
Very smooth on the palate, with a 30+ second finish. Probably another decade at least on this with proper storage.
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2003 Clos Saint Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Combe des Fous 93 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Decanted, leftovers rebottled overnight. TN is on the leftovers the next day.
In a nice middle place between young and mature...adolescent I'd say. Still showing a good amount of cherry, cranberry, raspberry, along with nice garrigue, vanilla, florals.
Drinking nicely now, but can probably lay down for another decade too.
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2009 Clos Saint Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes 91 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Decanted for 5+ hours. Leftover rebottled overnight, TN is on the leftovers the next day.
Youthful and fun to drink right now. Cherries, oak, subtle herbs, vanilla, definite pepper note. Slightly noticeable alcohol on the finish, but not bad.
Give it at least a few hours of air at this point though, but will easily last another decade
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