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2009 Domaine Pontifical Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Red Rhone Blend
- France
- Rhône
- Southern Rhône
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape
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Community Tasting Notes 26
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OhioNerd wrote:
June 4, 2023 - Definitely feeling it’s age. Leather and dried fruit on the nose. Palate is concentrated but lost any freshness. Drinkable but glad I’ve got 6 of us to “enjoy”
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kcdutt Likes this wine: 90 points
January 25, 2023 - Great balance, drink now
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wirelesswine wrote: 91 points
September 14, 2022 - This has developed quite nicely. Mostly Grenache, the wine still has some lively red fruit and a hefty kick of spice and menthol on the nose. Tannins have largely resolved but still linger a bit on the finish. Ready to go now but seems like it may hold a bit more as well.
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gcarl wrote: 89 points
July 29, 2022 - Same impressions as on 4/10/22
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gcarl wrote: 89 points
April 10, 2022 - Light in color, bricking noticeable, barnyard/cigar box on the nose. Smooth on the palate, very drinkable but nothing earth shattering. I have more Southern Rhones at lower price points which have been more rewarding.
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By Josh Raynolds
January/February 2012, IWC Issue #160 (link)(Domaine Pontifical Chateauneuf du Pape) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jeb Dunnuck
Issue #9, 9/25/2011 (link)(Domaine Pontifical Châteauneuf-du-Pape) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
4/5/2011 (link) 88 points(Domaine Pontifical Châteauneuf-du-Pape) Barrel sample - medium dark purple red violet color with clarity; ginger cake, ripe plum nose; soft, ripe plum, tart black fruit palate with grippy tannins; medium-plus finish 88+ points (75% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 5% Mourvedre, 5% Cinsault, 5% Counoise)
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2009
- Type Red
- Producer Domaine Pontifical
- Varietal Red Rhone Blend
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country France
- Region Rhône
- SubRegion Southern Rhône
- Appellation Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 5 (1%)
- In Cellars 132 (38%)
- Consumed 206 (60%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- Wine2009 Domaine Pontifical Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- ProducerDomaine Pontifical
- VarietyRed Rhone Blend
- CountryFrance
- RegionRhône
- SubRegionSouthern Rhône
- AppellationChâteauneuf-du-Pape
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- VarietalRed Rhone Blend
- CountryFrance
- RegionRhône
- SubRegionSouthern Rhône
- AppellationChâteauneuf-du-Pape