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Chateauneuf-du-Pape dinner
Canyon Lodge American Grill - Laguna Beach, CA
Tasted Wednesday, August 29, 2007 by Paul Lin with 802 views
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1990 Bosquet des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Tradition 84 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
This bottle may have been mature than the other CT reviews suggest, but this wine reminds me of an elderly man recalling the exploits of his spectacular youth. Initially begins with muscular aromas of raisins, dates, smoke, and pepper. But on the palate, the wine seems unable to pound its chest any longer and collapses, exhausted, into fading red fruits and mushroom flavors. 84-85 points.
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1998 Domaine de Beaurenard (Paul Coulon et Fils) Châteauneuf-du-Pape 88 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
A nice CdP. Aromas of black plum framed with smoke and pepper. Mouth-filling flavors of plum, spicebox, and truffles.
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1999 Domaine de la Solitude (Lançon Père et Fils) Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Barberini Flawed
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
There was some controversy surrounding this wine, but by the time it got to our side of the table, I felt it was clearly corked.
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2000 Eric Texier Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes 88 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Earthy aromas topped with a touch of barnyard. Additional notes of spice, clove, and white pepper. Smooth entry and a nice finish.
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2000 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape 90 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
A lovely CdP. Notes of red fruits, tobacco leaf, anise, and roasted meats. Light and elegant on the palate, and with air picked up a hint of sweetness. 90-91 points.
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2001 E. Guigal Châteauneuf-du-Pape 86 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
This wine has never really lived up to its promise for me. Nose of roasted meats, black pepper, and touch of menthol. Balsam wood and herb garden flavors in the mouth.
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2003 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape 92 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
A wonderful CdP. Seductive aromas of raspberry, cocoa powder, and truffles. Sweet and mouth-filling flavors of black cherry, plum and spice. A plush wine that should only get better with time and my WOTN.
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2003 Saint Cosme Châteauneuf-du-Pape 86 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Notes of spice, balsam wood, and soy. Contrary to what David Rosengarten thinks, a little more fruit would have been nice. Not bad, but not my favorite either. 86-87 points.
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2003 Domaine du Vieux Lazaret Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Exceptionnelle 91 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Exceptionnelle indeed! Rich raspberry, black cherry, and kirsch aromas followed by round fruit flavors of blueberry, smoked meats, and a touch of soy. Unctuous mouthfeel. If the New World could make CdP, this is what it might taste like.
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2004 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape 87 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Based upon the other reviews on CT, I suspect that this bottle might be shut down as the fruit seems to be missing. In its place, notes of white and black pepper, soy, and herbs.
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2004 Famille Isabel Ferrando Châteauneuf-du-Pape Colombis 88 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
This wine kind of got lost among the rest, but I do recall enjoying this wine. A unique mix of bright red fruits, pink grapefruit, cocoa, and cured meats.
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2004 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape 89 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
A very meaty and hearty but ultimately very young CdP. Notes of beef blood, red cherries, and peppercorns. Needs more time to mellow out.
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2005 Cuvée du Vatican Châteauneuf-du-Pape 85 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
This innocuous wine did not really stand out for me. Nose of red fruits and white pepper, but I found the palate rather watery and thin and really lacking in flavor.
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2005 Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils Châteauneuf-du-Pape 91 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Decanted for 3 hours. Notes of dark cherry, kirsch, and white pepper. Full and lush on the palate. Oak needs time to further integate. An excellent wine nonetheless, and my #2 WOTN. 91-92 points.
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2005 Domaine Paul Autard Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée La Cote Ronde 90 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
An excellent CdP. Nose of roasted meats, cocoa, and garrigue followed by blackberry fruit and cocoa. Grippy tannins.
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2005 Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Chaupin 90 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Notes of cocoa, roasted meats, pepper, and herb garden. Excellent texture and flavor, but significant heat on the finish.
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2005 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc La Crau 90 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
A very nice white to prepare the palate and begin the evening. Notes of beeswax, lemon, curd, and white flowers. Slightly sweet on the attack, but the stony midpalate and acid uplift balance out the wine. Excellent. 90-91 points.
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2005 Ampelos Viognier Phi Santa Ynez Valley 87 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Ynez Valley
A slightly simple but still enjoyable viognier. Notes of peach and vanilla cream. A bit more mineral and acid would have been nice, but still a commendable effort. 87-88 points.
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2004 François Chidaine Montlouis-sur-Loire Les Tuffeaux 89 Points
France, Loire Valley, Touraine, Montlouis-sur-Loire
This was a very interesting wine to drink, in part because it was very different from what I was expecting. Notes of matchstick, honeyed green tea, and lemon oil. Slightly soapy from the midpalate through to the finish, but a really nice wine nonetheless. 89-90 points.
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