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2018 Domaine de la Charbonnière Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Red Rhone Blend
- France
- Rhône
- Southern Rhône
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape
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Community Tasting Notes 1
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Sagan99 Likes this wine: 87 points
July 30, 2022 - A first date wine! ( Before I could tell white from red?)
This Chateauneuf was immensely pleasurable.
15.5% abv
Grenache 60/Syrah 40
Clear, Pale, ruby intensity.
Light nose of mostly red fruit and some black. Raspberries and red cherries, along with some black current, and black pepper sprinkled in. Oak nicely noted.
Medium bodied, with tannins resolving nicely to produce an elegant wine.
Prior to sipping, I expected this wine to be hotter and more full-bodied, because of the alcohol and varietals. But, using a large bowled decanter enabled it to open within 30-60 minutes. It was a surprise.
I think this isn't meant to be, and nor will it be a long lived wine. It's drinking well know and it's structure might get it another 5 years easily, but not a decade.
2030 max!
Addendum - left enough to taste overnight. And much of my assessment remains.
HOWEVER, this is not a wine that will be better in 2030. Drink over the next 2-5 years to prevent disappointment! Even if it's rather elegant and round.
Certainly enjoyable with a beef tenderloin cheddar burger!
PS- Drink the rainbow!
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2018
- Type Red
- Producer Domaine de la Charbonnière
- Varietal Red Rhone Blend
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country France
- Region Rhône
- SubRegion Southern Rhône
- Appellation Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- UPC Codes 3760112171971, 785255004118
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 26 (49%)
- Consumed 27 (51%)
Food Pairing
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Who Likes This Wine
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- VarietyRed Rhone Blend
- CountryFrance
- RegionRhône
- SubRegionSouthern Rhône
- AppellationChâteauneuf-du-Pape
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