In the bouquet a lot of beautiful garrigue and dark fruits. On the palate the same impressions. Fresh and juicy acidity and tannin with still a pleasant bite. In its drinking window and a real treat. Will drink lovely over the next 5+ years.
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PNP coravin with thanksgiving dinner. Nose of twigs, evergreen and eucalyptus. Clearly a Grenache dominant wine, but the Mourvèdre adds earthiness and thick tannins. Very fruit forward with a mix of red and black fruits. Almost extracted. Some minor alcohol heat, though less then I expected given the 15% ABV. This is a big, big wine that I would never guess had 12 years on it. Very enjoyable but probably needs 5–10 more years. Upgraded this by two points after the last glass. Much more balance with time in the glass. My bad - need to decant.
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7/20/2023 - Zweder Likes this wine: 96 Points
In the bouquet a lot of beautiful garrigue and dark fruits. On the palate the same impressions. Fresh and juicy acidity and tannin with still a pleasant bite. In its drinking window and a real treat. Will drink lovely over the next 5+ years.
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11/24/2022 - MuddyBear Likes this wine: 94 Points
PNP coravin with thanksgiving dinner. Nose of twigs, evergreen and eucalyptus. Clearly a Grenache dominant wine, but the Mourvèdre adds earthiness and thick tannins. Very fruit forward with a mix of red and black fruits. Almost extracted. Some minor alcohol heat, though less then I expected given the 15% ABV. This is a big, big wine that I would never guess had 12 years on it. Very enjoyable but probably needs 5–10 more years. Upgraded this by two points after the last glass. Much more balance with time in the glass. My bad - need to decant.
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9/15/2022 - Hanibal Likes this wine: 94 Points
A monster of a wine but not because of its alcohol but more due to its power to make someone smile. Strawberries, gurrigue, still young.
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8/12/2022 - wizlb Likes this wine: 100 Points
The 2010 Domaine de Saint Préfert "Collection Charles Giraud" Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Perfection In A Bottle & Clearly 100 pts
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8/8/2022 - Jacek JO Likes this wine: 98 Points
Need to repurchase.
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