This bottle was ready to drink, probably just slightly coming down from it's apex. Nice oaky notes on the nose. Enjoyed the smooth tannins and medley of spice and medium bodied fruit which led to a enjoyable finish that lingered on the palate. However after being open for around two hours we began to notice some heat on the back side. Not an overly complex or the best Chateauneuf we've had but still a pleasant drink. If you're holding onto one or more of these, I would consider opening them fairly soon.
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A very decent mature textbook CDP that doesn't wow in any way. Earthy, spicy and slightly fruity. This held up well over 3 days under argon. A great bottle for $16.
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12/20/2013 - fc1910 wrote: 84 Points
dominated by acidity, lean, overall not very complex, some spices, long, would keep this wine no longer
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3/17/2013 - Skully wrote: 87 Points
This bottle was ready to drink, probably just slightly coming down from it's apex. Nice oaky notes on the nose. Enjoyed the smooth tannins and medley of spice and medium bodied fruit which led to a enjoyable finish that lingered on the palate. However after being open for around two hours we began to notice some heat on the back side. Not an overly complex or the best Chateauneuf we've had but still a pleasant drink. If you're holding onto one or more of these, I would consider opening them fairly soon.
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1/7/2013 - bluedog wrote: 91 Points
Really nice. Smooth, developed, mature. In its prime. And, even better to enjoy it while watching the Tide roll over Notre Dame.
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4/6/2012 - galewskj wrote: 89 Points
A very decent mature textbook CDP that doesn't wow in any way. Earthy, spicy and slightly fruity. This held up well over 3 days under argon. A great bottle for $16.
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12/12/2011 - olalar wrote: 87 Points
Some good fruit here but lacked complexity. It was better 3-4 years ago.
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