Vintage Description Pack Size Case Duty Stock Price
Vintage 2010 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Grenachieres Hippolyte, Simian Pack Size 6 x 75cl Case OC Duty IB Stock 1 Price £195.00 £216.36 £259.64

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Tasting Notes

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Robert Parker Wine Advocate Robert Parker - 31 Oct 12
Close in quality to the profound 2007 is the 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape Les Grandes Grenachieres d-Hippolyte. A stunning expression of old vine Grenache, it boasts abundant notes of raspberries, licorice and kirsch intermixed with hints of forest floor and underbrush. With good acidity, precision and freshness as well as a deep, full-bodied, voluptuously textured mouthfeel, this superb example of old vine Grenache should drink well for 15+ years. This tiny 10-acre estate run by Jean-Pierre Serguier produces 1,500 cases of Chateauneuf du Pape and around 350 cases of their super, old vine cuvee, Les Grandes Grenachieres d-Hippolyte, which is made from 85-year-old vines. These traditionally-made cuvees are aged in foudre or old barrels. Serguier has been managing this estate since 1981, although it dates from 1920. One of the few domaines that is outside of the Chateauneuf du Pape appellation, Simian is located in the garlic capital of France, the tiny village of Piolenc, a 10-minute drive from the village of Chateauneuf du Pape. Importer: Total Wine & More, Potomac, MD; tel. (301) 795-1080
Drinking Date: 2012 - 2027
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Vinous Josh Raynolds - 01 Jan 13
Bright ruby. Red and dark berry liqueur scents and flavors are complemented by notes of Asian spices and candied lavender. Sappy, rich and expansive, picking up florality with air. Reaches every corner of the palate and finishes with superb energy, velvety tannins and clinging spice notes.
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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.