Looking just as good, with a slightly more approachable profile, the 2012 Chateauneuf du Pape A La Gloire de Mon Grand-Pere is a field blend of close to 100% Grenache that comes from the Gardiole lieu-dit. Aged all in demi-muid, it is an awesomely textured, seamless effort that boasts knockout aromas and flavors of kirsch, wild strawberries, herbs de Provence and red licorice... Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Corey Zamora, CSW
Very savory, lots of black licorice, savory, rich, healthy tannin level.
Very savory, lots of black licorice, savory, rich, healthy tannin level.
9.4Sheri Pattillo
Consulting Sommelier Texas Hill Country
Unbelievably smooth. Spicy red fruit, white pepper and garrigue. Could easily be drunk in 2020.
Unbelievably smooth. Spicy red fruit, white pepper and garrigue. Could easily be drunk in 2020.
9.0Blake Leja
Sommelier Prosecco Restaurant
A little boozy, but still nice.
A little boozy, but still nice.
9.0Anthony Yount
Bright, fresh, feminine, textural.
Bright, fresh, feminine, textural.
9.9Blake Walker
Ruby red, medium bodied and savory, with spice, & mild pepper.
Ruby red, medium bodied and savory, with spice, & mild pepper.
9.2Fred Green
Fruity that needs time
Fruity that needs time
8.8Kieran Roberts
Well made, loads of fruit and acid. My only regret is drinking it too young...
Well made, loads of fruit and acid. My only regret is drinking it too young...
9.2Bill Ard
Very nice. Full body, zesty.
Very nice. Full body, zesty.
9.0Kurt Schuster
I fell for Châteauneuf-du-Pape the first time I tried it. Savory with medium round fruit, this bottle is perfect for warm summer nights. After breathing I can tell it will mellow a bit more.
I fell for Châteauneuf-du-Pape the first time I tried it. Savory with medium round fruit, this bottle is perfect for warm summer nights. After breathing I can tell it will mellow a bit more.
9.4WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.