...the 2012 Chateauneuf du Pape is a beauty. Tasted out of multiple barrels (all of which rated between 94 and 97), it should be a classic Pegau with aromatics similar to the 2010...Full-bodied and nicely concentrated, all of the samples showed the freshness of the vintage, with ample mid-palate depth, high quality tannin and loads of character. It should benefit from short-term cellaring and have 15-20 years of longevity. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Paco Suro
Consistently yummy. I would call this a balanced wine vs hot years which tend to be jammy and over the top.
Consistently yummy. I would call this a balanced wine vs hot years which tend to be jammy and over the top.
9.1Sondra Bernstein
Owner of the girl & the fig, the fig cafe & winebar, Author of Plats du Jours, the girl & the fig's Journey through the Seasons in Wine Country and the girl & the fig Cookbook
Sour cherry berry, barnyard aromas
Sour cherry berry, barnyard aromas
9.0Joy Lindholm
Sales Synergy Fine Wines
2012, on point!
2012, on point!
9.3Kevin Walsh
Wine blogger doxologywine.com; Freelance Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers) Doxology Wine Consulting
Nice and classic. Good extraction without being overly hot or jammy.
Nice and classic. Good extraction without being overly hot or jammy.
8.9Charlie Beatty
Buyer wineworksonline.com
Needed 2 hours to open up. Huge full body with layers of black fruits, needs more time in bottle. Had to try before buying in here. I would say a keeper for minimum of 3-4 years here. Impressive. CB
Needed 2 hours to open up. Huge full body with layers of black fruits, needs more time in bottle. Had to try before buying in here. I would say a keeper for minimum of 3-4 years here. Impressive. CB
9.7Morten Nass
Vintage 2012
Vintage 2012
9.1Kevin Sidders
President VinConnect
2012. Pretty straight shooting flavors of stone fruits. There's some depth and weight here however, so I advise giving these a few years and I think they'll blossom into some really great...
2012. Pretty straight shooting flavors of stone fruits. There's some depth and weight here however, so I advise giving these a few years and I think they'll blossom into some really great...
8.9Jörgen Lindström Carlvik
Owner, Brix Wine Consultants
Together with 2010, this infant shows great promise for the future, thanks to its sincere structure and polished fruit flavors. Usually, not my favourite producer but here they hit the jackpot.
Together with 2010, this infant shows great promise for the future, thanks to its sincere structure and polished fruit flavors. Usually, not my favourite producer but here they hit the jackpot.
9.4Harumph Wines
Owner Harumph Wines
Obvi still young but fun and delish. Crushed dark fruit. Curious about any stem inclusion. Has a nice funk. Cant wait to enjoy these over the years.
Obvi still young but fun and delish. Crushed dark fruit. Curious about any stem inclusion. Has a nice funk. Cant wait to enjoy these over the years.
9.2Marvin Liu
Drank side by side with 2012 Pontet and crushed it.
Drank side by side with 2012 Pontet and crushed it.
9.5WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.