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2012 Tardieu-Laurent Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Spéciale
Grenache
- France
- Rhône
- Southern Rhône
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape
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Community Tasting Notes 5
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Livonietisr Likes this wine: 94 points
December 22, 2023 - 100% old-vine Grenache from vines that are close to 110 years of age. Aged in new (mostly) and used French oak barrels for 24 months. The production is just 10 000 bottles. Bought En Primeur. Medium ruby color. Aromas of sweet cherry, dried cherry, raspberry, tobacco. Medium body, medium acidty, fine tannins. Balanced and elegant. Taste of cherry, raspberr, dark chocolate. Long.
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chrisanderika wrote: 87 points
May 8, 2022 - This was past its prime, sadly.
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COWineLover wrote: 87 points
November 25, 2018 - Good aromatic qualities upon opening with garrigue, black fruit, iron, and alcohol. On the palate this is flat out of the bottle. No vibrancy or energy. Sour notes of black fruit and iron that carry through the finish. Overpriced for the quality. Disappointing. Heat on the finish.
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kosmik Likes this wine: 89 points
October 6, 2018 - 100% Grenache
Il y a ici un fruit passablement confit, qui laisse une impression de sucrosité au nez mais qu’on ne sent pas en bouche. Belle longueur. Peut-être a-t-il besoin de temps pour s’affiner par ailleurs...? -
Mazy Likes this wine: 89 points
March 18, 2017 - Très intéressant. Épaulé quelques heures à l'avance. Couleur brique clair. Des arômes intéressants, une belle structure, mais avec la chaleur les arômes me plaisent moins. Très beau à la bonne température.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2012
- Type Red
- Producer Tardieu-Laurent
- Varietal Grenache
- Designation Cuvée Spéciale
- Vineyard n/a
- Country France
- Region Rhône
- SubRegion Southern Rhône
- Appellation Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- UPC Codes 3760090790089, 3760090791895
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 69 (50%)
- Consumed 68 (50%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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