Weekly tasting group RWP #314; Mysterious theme: What could be Christmas wines…..

@ VD
Tasted Monday, December 17, 2018 by Zweder with 236 views

Introduction

We knew the theme, but all wines were tasted fully blind.
In this case we did in fact know nothing, but it became clear after a few wines :-)

Flight 1 (1 Note)

Flight 2 (3 Notes)

  • 2014 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 92 Points

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

    In the bouquet firm citrus, tropical fruits and anise. On the palate the wine is not very expressive, but shows some white fruits and citrus. Elegant and supple, clean, good acidity as well as some mineral impressions. 91 - 92+

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  • 2013 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 92 Points

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

    The bouquet is a bit locked, but there are anise, flowers and mild citrus. On the palate not very expressive either, mild acidity, some oak?, mint, tropical fruits and a good length.

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  • 2015 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 93 Points

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

    This third wine of the flight was the most full bodied and fat wine, with in the bouquet white fruits, anise and pears. On the palate the same fruits, some banana and peach as well, some mineral impressions and also pear. A slight sparkle as well. This is the most intense wine of the flight.

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Flight 3 (3 Notes)

Flight 4 (3 Notes)

  • 2008 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape 93 Points

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

    Very spicy bouquet with red and dark berries, cherries, garrigue and chocolate. On the palate garrigue, leather, chocolate again, beautiful and juicy acidity and tannin. Good length.

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  • 2009 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape 92 Points

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

    Herbs and some soy in the bouquet. On the palate herbs, leather, soy, clove, laurel, juicy acidity and good tannin. Beautiful wine, but I have the impression this is not a perfect bottle because the wine showed a bit older than expected. For my reference nevertheless a score: 92 for tonight.

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  • 2010 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape 97 Points

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

    Beautiful and deep, complex bouquet with loads of garrigue, leather and a beautiful dose of oak. On the palate a full bodied and concentrated wine with good herbs and spices, red and black berries, juicy acidity and round, slightly sticky tannin. Overall a delicious and still youthful wine.

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Flight 5 (3 Notes)

  • 2006 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape 94 Points

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

    Complex bouquet with good garrigue, red and black berries, cherries and chocolate. On the palate red berries, herbs and spices, cherries, beautiful and juicy acidity and tannin with a pleasant bite.

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  • 2005 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape 95 Points

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

    In the bouquet dark berries, leather and good garrigue. On the palate chocolate, dark and red berries, some green impressions, a lot of herbs, good acidity and slightly sticky tannin, Overall a beautifully balanced and complex wine with great precision.

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  • 2007 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape 96 Points

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

    In the bouquet a pleasant touch of barnyard, herbs and spices, rose hips, animals, smoke and some mineral impressions. On the palate red and blackberries, chocolate, leather, pepper, spices like cinnamon, a touch of sweetness etc. Beautiful ripe fruits, great and fresh acidity and round, still slightly sticky tannin. A great wine in a beautiful drinking stage and the wine probably still has 6 - 9 years of great future ahead. 96+

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Flight 6 (3 Notes)

  • 1995 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape 93 Points

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

    Beautiful and mature bouquet with some pleasant barnyard and still dark berries and good garrgue. On the palate some earth, mushrooms and autumn impressions and beautiful acidity. Mature and soft tannin. A beautiful wine at its peak. No reason to wait any longer.

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  • 1998 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape 93 Points

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

    In the bouquet still dark berries and some beautiful stable smells. On the palate juicy dark berries, red currant acidity, round and mature tannin. Really beautiful wine. Completely ready now; will probably not improve, but on the other hand there is no real hurry either.

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  • 2001 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape 95 Points

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

    In the bouquet black berries like blackberries and blueberries as well as good herbs and spices. On the palate dark berries, garrigue, some soy, but also a lot of fresh acidity and firm, still slightly sticky tannin. The wine has a good length and there is no hurry at all to drink it. Can easily last another 4+ years.

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Closing

Thank you VD!
Another great tasting, never to forget!!

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