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2016 Domaine Saint Préfert Châteauneuf-du-Pape Collection Charles Giraud

Red Rhone Blend

  • France
  • Rhône
  • Southern Rhône
  • Châteauneuf-du-Pape

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  • Collector1855 wrote: 93 points

    October 19, 2018 - During a merchant tasting. Did not like this wine, actually the least preferred in this line up. Came across as late harvest and pushed. Too much alcoholic heat. I would stick to the base wine or the Colombis which showed sandy soil elegance.

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9 Comments

  • Vinomazing commented:

    10/26/18, 9:09 PM - Hi Collector! Curious of your palate and opinion: Do you think time will bring this wine together? Have you enjoyed such past vintages? Cheers :)

  • Collector1855 commented:

    10/26/18, 9:19 PM - Similar to you, I have had some older vintages of this producer and they were always good. But I am not very experienced with this wine so that I could make a definite prediction. All I can say is that this sample was the most concentrated and ripe. Not a bad thing per se but I personally prefer leaner style. In general though, like 2010, the 2016 vintage seems to have good acidity and is not as hot as 03/07/09/15.

  • Vinomazing commented:

    10/26/18, 9:49 PM - Many thanks for the detailed and honest reply, helps greatly and really expands your TN for me, plus your opinion is highly valued. Til next time, all the best.

  • Collector1855 commented:

    10/26/18, 10:11 PM - Cool, A CdP also worth trying is Clos du Caillou, Cdp Reserve, Pegau CdP Reserve. Two of my favorites and a price below 150$

  • Vinomazing commented:

    10/26/18, 10:44 PM - Love recs, thanks for these 2, Caillou Reserve is now wish-listed. You just reminded me to test my Pegau Reserve 2015 to get a true experience before scooping up any 2016s.

  • billy j commented:

    12/30/18, 2:48 PM - Why do you give it a 93?

  • Collector1855 commented:

    12/30/18, 3:49 PM - I see 93 to be the objective quality here that abstracts from my personal preference. I for example dont like Nebbiolo that much, but I have given Mondortino 98 Pts.

  • Vinomazing commented:

    12/31/18, 1:06 PM - Fair and agree with your judgement Collector. Also, this bad boy is no where near ready to drink and at full potential. Years away, decade at least this is one that truly needs time.

  • mimik commented:

    10/15/19, 8:16 PM - I couldn’t agree with you more regarding Pegau, my favourite cdp producer

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