2013 Bosquet des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Chante Le Merle Vieilles Vignes

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 91.5 points

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  7/16/2017 - Tim and Bonnie Likes this wine: 90 Points

  The bouquet, upon first opening, is one my favorite scents, full of fruit, herbs and earth. Very lovely.
  
  Bonnie and I are drinking this well before it's prime, the tannins attack, retreat, attack again, pull back, rush forward, surprised by the presence of so much oxygen all at once. In a few years, 5 maybe, it will be thoroughly under control and ready to present.
  
  Bonnie's less impressed than me and went 88-89 on this wine. That's fully accurate for where it is, but I'm rating on the potential which is 90+.

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  9/7/2015 - Jeff Leve wrote: 93 Points

  Concentrated for the vintage, there is a wealth of silky, dark red fruits paired with supple textures and a vibrant, richness to the finish making this one of the top wines of the vintage. Produced from a blend of 90% Grenache with an even split of Syrah and Mourvedre.

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