What can I say? This wine was incredible. Dark cherry cola, terroir, earth, grilled meat, iodine, aged black cherry and all in balance. From start to finish this wine has incredible balance. Nice acidic start, went well with olives, Mediterranean spiced almonds, a stew that was more on the herbal side. This wine is in the PERFECT spot to be opened tonight. Disappeared before the food was gone, and that hasn't happened for MANY years. Lots of sediment herez so this one is starting to lose its armour. So drink up and be merry!
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(Cuvée du Vatican Châteauneuf-du-Pape Réserve Sixtine) Barrel sample - dark red violet color; rich, dried berry, herbs, garrigue nose; very tasty, tight, but rich, dried berry, garrigue, herbs, ripe black fruit palate with complexity; long finish 95+ points (55% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 15% Mourvedre)
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5/30/2022 - tourproto Likes this wine: 93 Points
Very little nose upon opening. Major fruit bomb on the palette. Still some tannins on the finish but pretty well integrated.
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8/10/2021 - tourproto Likes this wine: 93 Points
Still outstanding in 2021. A great CdP. Nice mouthfeel and still some tannins for structure. Only one bottle left :(
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2/3/2021 - tourproto Likes this wine: 93 Points
This CdP is still awesome! Wonderful mouthfeel, long finish, well integrated tannins. IMO, no need to hurry and drink. Good for at least 5 more years.
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12/17/2020 - tourproto Likes this wine: 93 Points
This CdP is in full stride right now. Wonderful nose and mouthfeel. Very smooth and refined. And a medium long finish. Just a fantastic CdP.
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2/18/2020 - mflesh wrote: 97 Points
What can I say? This wine was incredible. Dark cherry cola, terroir, earth, grilled meat, iodine, aged black cherry and all in balance. From start to finish this wine has incredible balance. Nice acidic start, went well with olives, Mediterranean spiced almonds, a stew that was more on the herbal side. This wine is in the PERFECT spot to be opened tonight. Disappeared before the food was gone, and that hasn't happened for MANY years. Lots of sediment herez so this one is starting to lose its armour. So drink up and be merry!
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