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Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2015
One of the highest-rated Châteaneufs from the stellar 2015 vintage! Limited. 98 Points Wine Spectator: "This offers a drop-dead gorgeous core of cassis and raspberry pâte de fruit flavors that hold center stage but still allow notes of Lapsang souchong tea, anise, incense and shiso leaf to chime in. Very long, with a sublime feel through the mineral-tinged finish. So seductive already, but this should cruise in the cellar. Drink now through 2040." 96 Points Robert Parker: "The 2015 Chateauneuf du Pape is reminiscent of a slightly improved 2005 and has a fresh, classic style with beautiful concentration, notable freshness, first-rate tannin quality, and the classic spice and sweet red and black fruits this cuvee is known for. I suspect this beauty will close down relatively quickly after bottling and take 5-6 years to show at its best, but it will drink well for 15+ years."
Ratings on Delectable
Eric Urbani 
Gorgeous cigar, cedar notes. Still young of course but surprisingly drinkable now
Gorgeous cigar, cedar notes. Still young of course but surprisingly drinkable now
9.3
David L
15’ Clos des Papes - Châteauneuf-du-Pape. WNH virtual tasting. We through this into a decanter just short of 4 hours. Strawberry jam, violets & potpourri stand out on the nose. Black cherry, rosemary, Asian spice. Medium-bodied with fine grained tannins(no bitterness) that will continue to develop over the next decade. Edit- As the wine continues to open up, truly balances out that much more. Silky smooth textures & lingering for well over a minute. Just a gorgeous wine. Can’t wait to try this again in 5-10-15 years.
15’ Clos des Papes - Châteauneuf-du-Pape. WNH virtual tasting. We through this into a decanter just short of 4 hours. Strawberry jam, violets & potpourri stand out on the nose. Black cherry, rosemary, Asian spice. Medium-bodied with fine grained tannins(no bitterness) that will continue to develop over the next decade. Edit- As the wine continues to open up, truly balances out that much more. Silky smooth textures & lingering for well over a minute. Just a gorgeous wine. Can’t wait to try this again in 5-10-15 years.
9.4Eric Urbani
Yes it’s early but wow -
Yes it’s early but wow -
9.2Todd Bostock
more plz.
more plz.
9.7
Jan A
Sour at opening but with a little air this came around and evolved into a balanced wine with lots of spices
Sour at opening but with a little air this came around and evolved into a balanced wine with lots of spices
9.6
Jeffrey Long
Amazing and ready to go right after opening. Tremendous variation on a vertical of 2014-2017. This is the pick for now, but 2016 for 20 years from now. Always great to taste at (from) the source.
Amazing and ready to go right after opening. Tremendous variation on a vertical of 2014-2017. This is the pick for now, but 2016 for 20 years from now. Always great to taste at (from) the source.
9.7
Nick H
By this point in the night, I wasn’t taking detailed notes. Ripe and concentrated, cherries and sweet spice. Aromas weren’t well developed on PnP, but a nice wrap-up to a Grenache-focused night.
By this point in the night, I wasn’t taking detailed notes. Ripe and concentrated, cherries and sweet spice. Aromas weren’t well developed on PnP, but a nice wrap-up to a Grenache-focused night.
9.2William Goldsmith
@Roger Lehman
@Roger Lehman
9.4
Evilroy Slade
Incredibly overpriced and overrated. Worth 30 bucks
Incredibly overpriced and overrated. Worth 30 bucks
8.8
Graham
Stellar. Definitely young, but good now. Would love to see in 5.
Stellar. Definitely young, but good now. Would love to see in 5.
9.4
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