Tasting Notes

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Robert Parker Wine Advocate Joe Czerwinski - 31 Oct 17
Plush, creamy and supple, the 2015 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Etienne Gonnet is a lovely, elegant wine. Cherries and cocoa powder elements are joined by ample spice on the long, intense finish. While already approachable, it should drink well for 15 years or more.
Drinking Date: 2017 - 2030
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Vinous Josh Raynolds - 01 Mar 17
(aged for 18 months in foudres and barriques) Deep ruby. Pungent red and dark berry aromas unfold slowly with air, picking up suave floral and Indian spice nuances. Stains the palate with appealingly sweet, densely packed black raspberry and rose pastille flavors, becoming spicier and more energetic with air. Shows outstanding depth as well as vivacity and finishes with smooth, velvety tannins and an echo of sappy red fruit.
Drinking Date:
17.5
Jancis Robinson Jancis Robinson - 20 Oct 16
Tasted blind. Dark crimson. Sweet, opulent, oaky, hedonistic wine. Not that typically Châteauneuf but full of promise. Turkish delight? Reined in although there is lots of ripeness too. An interesting wine! (JR)
Drinking Date: 2024 - 2034
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.