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2018 Delas Frères Châteauneuf-du-Pape Haute Pierre
Red Rhone Blend
- France
- Rhône
- Southern Rhône
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape
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Community Tasting Notes 6
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Juliansi Does not like this wine: 85 points
October 24, 2023 - Totally lacking in structure and tannins, disjointed mouthfeel and worse of all.. a very short finish.
Some hints of tea on the nose, but overall this is one forgettable wine!
I think I have one more in the cellar but can't seem to find it.. thank goodness!
Dinner at home, Malaysia
24 Oct 2023 -
ezhyun71 wrote:
July 10, 2022 - 3
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TheClemence Likes this wine: 91 points
July 1, 2022 - Gradevole leggerezza al naso. Al palato struttura e corpo ci sono. Equilibrio quasi raggiunto, tannini eleganti e ben amalgamati. Caldo, secco, di persistenza media, fine. Piacevole.
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La Cave d'Argent Likes this wine: 92 points
June 15, 2022 - Delas' Châteauneuf-du-Pape Haute Pierre is typically a blend of 90% Grenache and 10% Syrah. I suspect that this is the case with respect to the 2018 bottling, which is a deep ruby wine that is rich on the red fruit side. Raspberries, red currants and blood oranges are flanked with Provençal herbs, licorice and loamy earth. Full-bodied, softly oaked and with excellent freshness, it wraps its flavors with relatively light sweet tannins and alcohol (14.5%) that flies under the radar. With a dense mid-palate and lengthy back end, this is a winner in every sense of the word, but I would not anticipate it becoming anything better beyond it's tenth birthday. This particular bottle was Vinturi-decanted and allowed two hours prior to tasting. It seemed to be at plateau when initially tasted. Drink now-2028.
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Romz wrote: 88 points
March 30, 2022 - 30032022 - private dinner with Chef W. Paired with Roasted Local Duck breast with Orange sauce. Young & bright ruby red pour. Candied berries with green bell pepper notes. Palate however is disjointed and tannins is dull. Once popped, decant for 30mins and drink immediately. Do not leave in the glass for too long. Drink this in its youth now
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By Matt Walls
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2018
- Type Red
- Producer Delas Frères
- Varietal Red Rhone Blend
- Designation Haute Pierre
- Vineyard n/a
- Country France
- Region Rhône
- SubRegion Southern Rhône
- Appellation Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- UPC Code 3359950333179
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 64 (63%)
- Consumed 38 (37%)
Food Pairing
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Who Likes This Wine
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- SubRegionSouthern Rhône
- AppellationChâteauneuf-du-Pape
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