2014 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Community Tasting Notes (97) Avg Score: 92.3 points

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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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  12/10/2023 - Scharin Likes this wine: 92 Points

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  12/4/2023 - Cote d'Or Likes this wine:

  Tasted over 4 hrs
  -nearly semi-translucent med dark red minimal clearing
  -black raspberry wet stone juniper gin
  -med/med+ acidity, med weight focused dynamic high-toned spiced red fruit tar licorice minerality, med tannins
  -complex lovely elegant red-fruited early on mature plateau

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