Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2001

Mike Saviage

Two bottles opened. Both the same… Regal tawny color. Mostly transparent. Fragrant herbal nose. Notes of ripe red fruit, herbs de Provence, dark dry earth and some fragrant flowers. Well balanced in the mouth. This wine is in a perfect spot, drinking today at peak.

Matt

Fully mature and integrated CNDP, it’s heavily spiced, earth-driven, progressed fruit framed by savory elements. Prune, stewed cherry, strawberry confiture, tobacco, leather, forest soil, hung meat, cinnamon, dried herbs.

Mike Saviage

Dark tawny and opaque. Herbal nose. Notes of herbs de Provence, wispy dark fruit, white pepper, some old wood and a little kirsch. Great balance in the mouth. I would call this at peak and doubt it improves with more age, but no need to be in hurry to drink these. Plenty of life ahead of it.

Elizabeth

A mixture of game, black pepper, herbs and spices, black cherries on the nose. Very pronounced and fragrant nose. A rush of game/animal, followed by sweet dried cherries on the palate. Very juicy with great acidity. Long finish - nice viscosity.

Mike Saviage

Tawny to the edge, mostly transparent. Nice soft regal nose. Notes of dark fruit, herbs de Provence, plum and gravely soil. Nicely integrated fruit and structure. Pretty good juice.

Justin Debrosky

Always a solid wine!

Ki Punwar

Owner, California Wine Republic

Wonderful #closdespapes #chateauneufdupape

Gobindjit S. Dhaliwal

Truffles, plums, blackberries, garrigue, violets, smoked meats, silky texture with integrated acidity and polished tannins.

Ron Siegel

This had lots of red cherry, berry fruit with sweet & savory spices, leather, earth, forest floor, dried herbs & tobacco.

David Nicewicz

From a few nights ago: nice mellow CdP. Cherries, tar and a hint of spice - in perfect balance now and I think it’s what is referred to as a round wine. Clos des Papes is tops for CdP!