1970 Henri Bonneau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Réserve des Célestins

Community Tasting Notes (4) Avg Score: 91.5 points

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  1/4/2015 - Stefanos T. Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Past its best and slightly oxidized but much more drinkable than the other bottles. Dark garnet colored. Nose of a mature wine with aromas of mushrooms, damp earth and macerated dark fruit. Has enough concentration to withstand a little oxidation and fruit on the palate is remarkable for its age. Tannins are resolved but there seems to be a quite high acidic bacbone. Velvety texture, feels like old cognac on the mouth. Long finish.

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  12/22/2011 - Dokken wrote: 91 Points

  Some brett evident but overwhelmed by spices, medicinal aromas together with some hints of toast. Fading fruit. Fresher in palate with still energetic acidity and medium- chewey tannins. Balanced and elegant.

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  12/21/2011 - Stefanos T. wrote: flawed

  For me expectations were high but the wine was oxidised. Palate was nervy with high acidity and elegant medium weight mouthfeel with remnants of fruit but everything was marred by oxidation...

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  12/9/2010 - Stefanos T. wrote: flawed

  Deep garnet with tawny rim, slightly hazy and with a browinish rim. Nose was fully oxidised but still had an appeal. In the mouth the oxidation was still evident but was accompanied by ripe fruit like figs and prunes along with leathery notes and chocolate. Almost full bodied, sweet and with resolved tannins. I am sure it was a faulty bottle, the wine apart from oxidation had real sunstance.

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