A blend of 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah and the rest Mourvedre and other varietals, the 2009 Chateauneuf du Pape is a round, generously endowed, corpulent effort with lots of garrigue, pepper, smoked meat, kirsch and raspberry fruit notes. This full-bodied, silky smooth, sexy Chateauneuf can be drunk over the next decade. (10/ 2011)
This has a distinctive floral note of violet and rose petal up front, followed by a racy, mouthwatering mix of black currant, cherry and black Mission fig fruit flavors. The long, incense-tinged finish glides along nicely. Best from 2013 through 2020. (2/ 2012)
Deep ruby. Red fruits, dried flowers and herbs on the fragrant nose. The palate displays nicely concentrated redcurrant and cherry flavors and a hint of candied lavender. Closes down with air and finishes on a slightly bitter note, with solid tannic grip and lingering smokiness. (2/ 2012)
17/20 points Jancis Robinson: "Meaty, confident, lots of carbon dioxide. Remarkably well-managed tannins and good fruit concentration. Neat with no excess of alcohol or tannin." 15% abv.
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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2010 Chante Cigale Châteauneuf-du-Pape $32.99
2010 Famille Perrin & Fils "Réserve" Côtes du Rhône $8.99
2010 Domaine du Roumané Côtes du Rhône $13.99
2010 Delas "St-Esprit" Côtes du Rhône $9.99
2009 E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône $11.99
