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2010 Domaine Olivier Hillaire Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Petits Pieds d'Armand
Red Rhone Blend
- France
- Rhône
- Southern Rhône
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape
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Community Tasting Notes 20
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DanielAVTL Likes this wine: 92 points
January 1, 2022 - Superb CDP, peak drinking window, may continue to develop in complexity over the next few years and should stay in its prime till at least 2026-2027 IMO. Served over NYE dinner (W/ Leg of Lamb), alongside '07 Pegau and a surprise '86 Gruaud Larose which I will get to in a separate review.
Opened 60 minutes before dinner (no decant) Initial nose - slightly muted notes of blackberry, strawberry, fig jam, leather. Then after 30 minutes in the glass opened up to a beautiful bouquet with added notes of game. No prune-like characteristics (as was suggested in other reviews).
Mouth - Opulent, round, perfectly integrated. Rich layers of dark fruit, cherries, blackberry. No jaminess in the mouth (just nose) and displaying a fantastic, velvety feel with a long and complex finish that paired wonderfully with the lamb.
A superb effort, and while not quite up there with the absolute jaw dropping greats of the region, it's still a wonderful, balanced and delicious CDP meriting a strong 92+ in my book...
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pinotpounder Likes this wine: 92 points
July 26, 2021 - 92 points
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Mr T wrote:
September 17, 2020 - Too much prune for me.....especially at this orice
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KJD45$ Likes this wine: 94 points
June 2, 2020 - Well I am batting .500 on these bottles..
Last nights was absolutely perfect with zero prune character... -
KJD45$ Likes this wine: 88 points
May 31, 2020 - Drank another....some where between the two...somewhat prune centric on aroma and flavor but not as bad as first bottle...
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By Josh Raynolds
January/February 2013, IWC Issue #166 (link)(Domaine Olivier Hillaire Chateauneuf-du-Pape Les Petits Pieds d'Armand) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jeb Dunnuck
Issue #13, 10/1/2012 (link)(Domaine Olivier Hillaire Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Petits Pieds d'Armand Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
12/1/2011 (link)(Olivier Hillaire, Petits Pieds d'Armand Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
3/26/2012 (link) 93 points(Domaine Olivier Hillaire Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Petits Pieds d'Armand) Dark ruby color; tart berry, tobacco, dried berry nose; tasty, garrigue, anise, dried berry, clove palate; needs 8-plus years; medium-plus finish 93+ points (100% Grenache from vines over 100 yrs old)
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2010
- Type Red
- Producer Domaine Olivier Hillaire
- Varietal Red Rhone Blend
- Designation Les Petits Pieds d'Armand
- Vineyard n/a
- Country France
- Region Rhône
- SubRegion Southern Rhône
- Appellation Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 4 (1%)
- In Cellars 232 (61%)
- Consumed 144 (38%)
Food Pairing
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Who Likes This Wine
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- CountryFrance
- RegionRhône
- SubRegionSouthern Rhône
- AppellationChâteauneuf-du-Pape
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