November 17, 2021 - Certainly not a typical style, which may be a mix of the vintage and the producer. Several others have noted this as thin - by the standards of CNDP that is certainly true, but it's hardly austere or unpleasant. The fruit is definitely on the tangy side, with a freshness lacking ripeness. That being said, nothing green here. It's a very nice red wine that you wouldn't necessarily be able to place, which is perhaps the biggest problem with it. If you picked it up for £14 you'd be very happy with it, but not at the price and name it's being sold for.
October 30, 2017 - Very nice
June 27, 2017 - Very thin and acidic for a CNDP retailing at over £20. It did have quite a lot of fruit when drunk 4 years after bottling, with a mixture of red and brambly fruit flavours however it lacked any complexity and depth of flavour.
May 18, 2017 - first taste is alcohol, thin, a nasty earthiness, just bad wine especially for this region
April 13, 2016 - Had this again next to 2 other CdPs in a blind tasting for a friend. It has a light colour, almost transparent and a fruity nose with classic Pape pepperiness. On the palate this a smooth bodied wine, juicy, with good cherry, currant and plum fruits and more pepper, spice and a touch of herbal earthiness. Not a hugely complex wine its nicely balanced, but tastes it's age. Finish is medium. For the price this is a very pleasant drop
January 17, 2016 - Rich and full bodied. Easy to drink
January 16, 2016 - Lovely clear dark cherry wine. Nose was classic CdP with dark red fruit and peppery notes.
On the palate this is silky and smooth. The fruits are balanced and quote subtle as are the peppery hints. Finish is medium short.