Vintage Description Pack Size Case Duty Stock Price
Vintage 2012 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Pure Rouge, La Barroche Pack Size 1 x 75cl Case – Duty DP Stock 5 Price £70.00 £70.00 £84.00

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Tasting Notes

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Robert Parker Wine Advocate Jeb Dunnuck - 14 Sep 15
Showing beautifully (a lot of 2012s have put on weight since I tasted them on release), the 2012 Chateauneuf du Pape Pure has plenty of similarities to the 2010, with terrific purity and freshness in its blackberry, kirsch, currants and ground herb-driven bouquet. Full-bodied, concentrated and layered, it's perfectly balanced and never puts a foot wrong. It will benefit from short-term cellaring, but should be approachable at an earlier age than the 2010, and have 20 years of overall longevity.
Drinking Date: 2015 - 2032
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Vinous Josh Raynolds - 01 Apr 15
Glass-staining ruby. High-pitched red berry and Asian spice aromas open with air and pick up suggestions of candied flowers and smoky minerals. Stains the palate with intense, sharply delineated black raspberry and bitter cherry flavors that are lifted by a mineral element. At once vibrant and seamless, finishing with outstanding thrust, supple tannins and a whiplash of sweet red fruit.
Drinking Date: 2017 - 2026
16.5
Jancis Robinson Jancis Robinson - 19 Nov 13
Vineyard soil: sand. Lieu-dit: a single plot at the intersection of Grand Pierre, Rayas, Pointu districts. 97% Grenache, 3% other grape varieties. Élevage in underground concrete vats for 18 months. Mid ruby. High toned with some floral notes. Sweet start. This tastes like a very competent regular bottling rather than anything very very special. Not the freshest on the finish. (JR)
Drinking Date: 2018 - 2028
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vineyard Fine Wine

Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Châteauneuf-du-Pape, a prestigious appellation in France's Southern Rhône Valley, is famous for its rich, complex red wines. These full-bodied wines primarily feature Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre, with bold flavours of dark fruit, spices, and earthy undertones, often with a peppery note and velvety texture. The region's unique terroir, marked by large round stones and diverse soils, adds depth to its wines. Top producers include Domaine du Pegau, Château de Beaucastel, and Domaine Janasse, all celebrated for showcasing Châteauneuf-du-Pape's distinctive character.