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17.5
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92
/ 100
Tasting Notes
"From lieux-dits Esquirons, 3 Coups, Boursan, Mont Redon, Bosquet, Terres Blanches. 75% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 12% Mourvedre, 3 20% spends 12 months in demi muid. 60% spends 12 months in foudre. 20% spends 12 months in concrete. 30,000 bottles. Dark crimson. Cool nose. Energetic, supple fruit. Great spread of flavours on the finish, mainly in the black-fruit mould. Long and well balanced though it is difficult to discern the tannins. Until the very end! Extremely well made wine. Promises well." - Jancis Robinson
Classification: Red
Variety: Red Blends
Vintage: 2010
Bottle Size: 750ml (Bottle)
Country: France
Region: Rhone Valley, Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Alcohol %: 14.0%
Cellaring: 15 Plus Years
Scores
17.5 / 20""From lieux-dits Esquirons, 3 Coups, Boursan, Mont Redon, Bosquet, Terres Blanches. 75% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 12% Mourvedre, 3 20% spends 12 months in demi muid. 60% spends 12 months in foudre. 20% spends 12 months in concrete. 30,000 bottles. Dark crimson. Cool nose. Energetic, supple fruit. Great spread of flavours on the finish, mainly in the black-fruit mould. Long and well balanced though it is difficult to discern the tannins. Until the very end! Extremely well made wine. Promises well.""
- Jancis Robinson MW
92 / 100
""This isn't the biggest or richest Chateauneuf-du-Pape, but it has soaring aromas of garrigue and cherries, plenty of intensity and a firm structure. It's powerful, long and complex. Drink 2015-2025.""
- Wine Enthusiast
