Cool, dry and balanced, with a nice grip. Almost Burgundy in style. Plenty of spicy Syrah aromas. Light weighted and lacks the body of a "normal" Clos des Papes.
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On the nose: reticent with hints of red fruit. On the palate: medium/light weight, cinnamon, red berry, hint of spice/tea On the finish: tannins are fully resolved, hint of acid on finish but a short finish, with a slight kick of alcohol. Likely at peak/slightly over the hill.
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89-90: Definitely showing it's age, brick red core to a brick brownish rim, cedar, dried herbs, tar, and mushroom. Not much in the way of fruit left here, rather this is showing nice mature Rhone character. A very prominent menthol note developed and stayed toward the end of the bottle, a little light, as wine stays translucent throughout, tannins have good grip and are slightly gritty. Overall nice mature CdP.
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3/5/2021 - Charles c wrote: 92 Points
Drinking beautifully straight out of the bottle. Case had been stored brilliantly cork perfect. Classic mature cnp
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2/20/2021 - AudunG wrote: 90 Points
Cool, dry and balanced, with a nice grip. Almost Burgundy in style. Plenty of spicy Syrah aromas. Light weighted and lacks the body of a "normal" Clos des Papes.
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11/21/2018 - lepetitchateau wrote: 91 Points
Muddled start, needed some oxygen to show properly. Nicely fresh, with some cherry notes, earthy and good fruit character. Had good weight. Fine
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5/30/2017 - Vstalam wrote: 88 Points
On the nose: reticent with hints of red fruit.
On the palate: medium/light weight, cinnamon, red berry, hint of spice/tea
On the finish: tannins are fully resolved, hint of acid on finish but a short finish, with a slight kick of alcohol.
Likely at peak/slightly over the hill.
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6/19/2016 - Vinophiliac559 wrote: 90 Points
89-90: Definitely showing it's age, brick red core to a brick brownish rim, cedar, dried herbs, tar, and mushroom. Not much in the way of fruit left here, rather this is showing nice mature Rhone character. A very prominent menthol note developed and stayed toward the end of the bottle, a little light, as wine stays translucent throughout, tannins have good grip and are slightly gritty. Overall nice mature CdP.
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