Wine was fairly light in color upon opening, but really evolved as the evening went on and paired beautifully with six hour smoked spare ribs. Wine was opened to let it breathe and taste and vacuum sealed for six hours prior to dinner. Also opened a 1995 Telegraphe La Crau magnum and both wines were a hit. Was happy to see the Clos des Papes still has some years left.
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22 ans pour ce Magnum, sur son plateau désormais. Un joli bouquet et palais sur des arômes de cerises kirshées, cuir, herbes de garrigue, finesse des tanins et persistance aromatique signent là une grande bouteille ! À boire désormais et à marier par exemple avec un pigeon en 2 cuissons… 95/100
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Füllstand und Korken waren einwandfrei. Der erste Schluck war enttäuschend. Der Wein zeigte sich viel zu sauer. Die Farbe war hell rot. Kaum Frucht. Mit mehr Luft legte sich das Saure und die Frucht zeigte sich. Trotzdem wirkte der Wein fad, auch am nächsten Tag. Ich bin auf die nächste gespannt. Keine Bewertung
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(Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape) Bricked medium dark red violet color; tar, cigar box, green bean, green bean casserole nose; tasty, tobacco, cigar box, smoke, mineral, green bean casserole palate; medium-plus finish (nowhere near as good as previous outings; is this a faulty bottle or is the wine falling apart?) 90+ points
(Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape) Medium red violet color; lovely berry, plum and blackberry nose; gorgeous, great berry, garrigue and black fruit palate; medium-plus finish 94+ pts.
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12/10/2020 - DuTerroir! wrote:
Corked.
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10/16/2020 - Duncan H Likes this wine: 88 Points
A lovely surprise - still alive but drink up in my view!
A gentle raspberry nose and soft palate. Probably a bit past its best, but enjoyable nevertheless.
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9/13/2020 - bjecjohnson Likes this wine: 95 Points
Wine was fairly light in color upon opening, but really evolved as the evening went on and paired beautifully with six hour smoked spare ribs. Wine was opened to let it breathe and taste and vacuum sealed for six hours prior to dinner. Also opened a 1995 Telegraphe La Crau magnum and both wines were a hit. Was happy to see the Clos des Papes still has some years left.
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6/29/2020 - stefad Likes this wine: 95 Points
22 ans pour ce Magnum, sur son plateau désormais. Un joli bouquet et palais sur des arômes de cerises kirshées, cuir, herbes de garrigue, finesse des tanins et persistance aromatique signent là une grande bouteille ! À boire désormais et à marier par exemple avec un pigeon en 2 cuissons… 95/100
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6/21/2020 - Nahebub wrote:
Füllstand und Korken waren einwandfrei. Der erste Schluck war enttäuschend. Der Wein zeigte sich viel zu sauer. Die Farbe war hell rot. Kaum Frucht. Mit mehr Luft legte sich das Saure und die Frucht zeigte sich. Trotzdem wirkte der Wein fad, auch am nächsten Tag. Ich bin auf die nächste gespannt. Keine Bewertung
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