Domaine Bois de Boursan Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2012

Matt Lasater

Very traditional and full of character. Great contrast to the Janasse and CNDP I've had lately. Lots of WC influence, old large oak. Earthy, rustic, still elegant. A core of fruit that is the backdrop for a melange of garrigue herbs, flowers, spices, and savoriness. Smoke, baked rock, and peppercorns throughout. A more cerebral expression of CNDP.

Raymond Domenico

Pretty disappointed with 2012 right now. 11 was so impressive, this lacking complexity and depth. Did not stand out.

Christopher Bates

Master Sommelier, Owner/Winemaker Element Winery

Delicious! Great balance of weight, ripeness and elegance!

Justin King

Too young, revisit in a few...

Andrew Belzer

tart cherry, dried rose petals, earth, leather. soft tannins and good acid for a medium length finish

Jim Nelson

Riiiiich

Keith Pinault

Not what I'm usually looking for in a CDP but for what it is - more Italianate cherry and stone fruit flavors, less heat and richness - it's damn good.

Mims Yao

Brett; good with cheese - dry, dark berries, savory salt

Meche

Lighter red. Aroma: breadth( Olivey says I). Taste: breadth, fore and aftertaste dry tannic.

Julie Winter

A treat for a teacher in June! Nice, spicy, worth the splurge of $40 @plumMarket @Ted Serbinski #2gu