This wine has proven to be disappointingly short-lived. I’ve tried every variation of babying the wine for consumption, and have only had 2 of 8 bottles prove enjoyable at any level. The corks are good, the color is fine, I’ve poured them off slowly after standing. Tried more, less time.
This is not a robust wine that stands aging. Maybe it was better when bottled, but I’ll never know.
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2007 Domaine Jean Royer Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Tradition
3/7/2021 - bsreid Does not like this wine: 80 Points
Really not an age-worthy wine. brett + raisinated flavors despite a perfect cork and good color.
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2007 Domaine Jean Royer Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Tradition
3/7/2021 - bsreid wrote: flawed
This wine has proven to be disappointingly short-lived. I’ve tried every variation of babying the wine for consumption, and have only had 2 of 8 bottles prove enjoyable at any level. The corks are good, the color is fine, I’ve poured them off slowly after standing. Tried more, less time.
This is not a robust wine that stands aging. Maybe it was better when bottled, but I’ll never know.
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1998 Joseph Phelps Insignia
2/25/2021 - bsreid wrote: 97 Points
Beautiful wine that is still holding strong. The tannins have softened to nipping the tongue rather than biting. A flower garden in the glass.
Opened and decanted about 2 hours prior to consumption after standing bottle for several weeks.
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