2014 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Community Tasting Notes (98) Avg Score: 92.3 points

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  5/3/2024 - Condrieu82 Likes this wine: 94 Points

  Very expressive nose with plums, cured meat, dried flowers. Smoky palate, medium+ acidity, plums and black currants, black pepper, plush tannins still a bit chalky, and then a long, savory finish with notes of oak. Extremely well-balanced, and better than my last bottle a couple years ago - seems more developed now but still youngish and fresh. Excellent.

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  4/26/2024 - La Cave d'Argent Likes this wine: 93 Points

  This well-cellared bottle was decanted off its sediment and then decanted a second time through a Vinturi aerator. A medium red/garnet blend of 55% Grenache, 35% Mourvèdre and 10% other permitted varietals, it was serially sampled over a three-hour period. Flaunting an attractive aromatic array of red plum fruit that is accented with notes of garrigue, tobacco, white pepper and mulling spices, it is a medium-bodied Châteauneuf with beautifully integrated tannins, wood and alcohol (14.3%). The flavors mirror the nose and are pervasive on the mid-palate and lengthy finish. This is ready for prime-time drinking and should reach its fifteenth birthday with grace. Give it an hour of more of air if possible. Drink now-2029.

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  3/17/2024 - sfqwino Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Aromatic and elegant. Needed some decanting to soften the tannins. After that it was such a delight!

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  1/27/2024 - PCVT Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Plus sérieux qu’il y a quelques années. Nez sur l’orange sanguine, les herbes de Provence, pas trop d’alcool. Bouche très équilibrée. C’est très bon les millésimes froid à Châteauneuf

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  12/20/2023 - Yagil wrote: 92 Points

  Chateauneuf du pape tasting (at my home): Aroma:
  Fruit: The nose is initially dominated by aromas of ripe red and black fruits, such as blackberry, raspberry, and cherry.
  Spice: As the wine opens up, notes of Provençal herbs, garrigue, and black pepper emerge, adding complexity and depth.
  Floral: Some reviewers also detect hints of violets and other floral notes.
  Palate:
  Full-bodied: The wine is medium to full-bodied with a rich and velvety texture.
  Balanced: Despite its richness, the wine is well-balanced with vibrant acidity that keeps it fresh and lively.
  Tannins: The tannins are present but ripe and well-integrated, providing structure and grip without being harsh.
  Flavor: On the palate, the fruit flavors from the nose come through again, along with additional notes of licorice, leather, and earth.
  Finish:
  Long and lingering: The finish is long and lingering, with the spice and fruit flavors echoing on the palate for a long time.
  Overall:
  The 2014 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a stunning wine that is both powerful and elegant. It is a perfect example of what this great appellation can produce. It is still young and will continue to evolve over the next few years, but it is already drinking beautifully.

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