Community Tasting Notes 13

• tomlee wrote: 96 points

  February 26, 2023 - Crimson in color with a little bricking at the edge of the glass. Soaring nose of red fruits, seaweed, garrigue and roasted herbs. Rich, concentrated and not remotely roasted or ripe. The purity of fruit is spellbinding and the balance is impeccable. Raspberry, kirsch, grenadine and a hint of pepper on the palate. The finish on the wine is exquisite. Old school, classic CdP from a vintage that many too quickly dismiss. Bravo! Best over the next 2-4 years.

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• tomlee wrote: 96 points

  September 16, 2020 - Crimson in color. 15% ABV. Sublime nose of red fruits, garrigue and ruby port. Medium body with nice acidity. Exceptional balance. Fresh and charming. Raspberry, kirsch liqueur, herbes de Provence and licorice on the palate. The finish is breathtaking. Brilliant wine that delivers a serious blow to conventional wisdom regarding the 2007 vintage. Just a stunner. Best over the next 3-5 years.

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• RichardP wrote: 93 points

  July 18, 2020 - Prune and camphor on the nose. On the palate, intense currant, blackberry, plum, and notes of anise, leather, and earth, with light tannins and good acidity on the long finish. This was an excellent value at just under $50. The Cellartracker drinking window looks about right - this is ready to drink.

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• cawineaux Likes this wine: 90 points

  April 27, 2015 - CDP? Uhhh, more like Amarone. Thick, rich, weighty, and sublime. Starting to show the slightest of age. Rich dark fruits, raisin, aged basalmic...this is not your typical CDP.

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• ekirby Likes this wine: 93 points

  April 4, 2015 - starting to show bricking, it has picked up some weight,, the flavors of "pine needles and soy" is still as forward but is richer and more integrated. Classy, balanced, nice bottle.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2007
• Type Red
• Producer La Bastide Saint-Dominique
• Varietal Grenache
• Designation Les Secrets de Pignan
• Vineyard n/a
• Country France
• Region Rhône
• SubRegion Southern Rhône
• Appellation Châteauneuf-du-Pape

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• Pending Delivery 14 (5%)
• In Cellars 123 (44%)
• Consumed 145 (51%)

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