Tasting Notes

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Robert Parker Wine Advocate Joe Czerwinski - 31 Oct 17
Richly concentrated and velvety in texture, the 2015 Chateauneuf du Pape La Reine des Bois is a full-bodied blend of 80% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre, 5% Syrah and 5% split between Vaccarese and Counoise. While it's not the greatest vintage of this wine, it's still terrific, marrying plummy, black cherry fruit with a dusting of baking spices and Provençal herbs, finishing long and plush.
Drinking Date: 2017 - 2030
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Jancis Robinson Jancis Robinson - 18 Oct 16
pH 3.6, TA 3.43 g/l. 1% Counoise, 90% Grenache, 4% Mourvèdre, 4% Syrah, 1% Vaccarèse. Destemmed. 15% used barrels, 15% stainless steel.Tasted blind. Very dark crimson. Heady, quite alcoholic nose. Sweet start and then quite bloody and sour. Doesn’t really hang together. Hollow. (JR)
Drinking Date: 2021 - 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.