2010 La Bastide Saint Dominique "Secrets de Pignan Vieilles Vignes" Châteauneuf du Pape (Pre-Arrival)

SKU #1084586 94-96 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

 The dense purple-colored 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape Secrets de Pignan Vieilles Vignes possesses sensational concentration as well as extraordinary intensity of blackberry, black cherry and raspberry fruit intermixed with incense, licorice and ink. Full-bodied with stunning texture and purity as well as good precision/delineation, it will benefit from 3-4 years of cellaring and should drink well for two decades thereafter.  (10/ 2012)

92-94 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

 Bright purple. Explosively perfumed scents of candied dark fruits, incense and licorice, along with a smoky overtone. Lush, expansive and sweet, offering intense black and blue fruit flavors and hints of vanilla and floral pastilles. Finishes sweet, pliant and long, with resonating spiciness and silky tannins.  (2/ 2012)

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Varietal:

Rhone Blends

Country:

France

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Sub-Region:

Rhone

- Legendary wine-producing region in southeast France. Stereotypically speaking, Rhone wines are high in alcohol, and the majority produced is red. The northern Rhone is best known for outstanding 100% Syrah wines from areas such as Cote Rotie and Hermitage, as well as for fabulous white wines from Condrieu (where Viognier is king). In the southern Rhone, look for spicy, full-bodied wines that are blends of Grenache, Syrah, and other varietals coming from appellations such as Chateauneuf du Pape, Gigondas, or Rasteau. Wines labeled as Cote du Rhone or Cotes du Rhone Village (a cut above generic Cotes du Rhone) are frequently found here in the US because they often represent some of the best values on the market. View our bestselling Rhone Valley wines.
Specific Appellation:

Chateauneuf du Pape