...Classic black raspberry, black cherry, garrigue, and lavender notes hit the palate with considerable authority. The Syrah component provides a slightly deeper purple hue to the color than is apparent in some other vintages. The extra level of concentration due to the tiny yields has resulted in a full-bodied, rich wine with super purity. It is already accessible, and should keep for 10-15 years. Robert Parker
Steve Bachmann
One of my regular CDPs.
One of my regular CDPs.
9.1Alex Hill
Lush and very ripe. Dark fruit, meat and tar with some oak. Good for the style.
Lush and very ripe. Dark fruit, meat and tar with some oak. Good for the style.
8.5Steve Bachmann
Drinking well. May have to buy more.
Drinking well. May have to buy more.
9.3Timothy Eustis
Wine Director, Red Lion Inn
Charming half bottle. Pretty classic style.
Charming half bottle. Pretty classic style.
9.0Nat Gunter
Winemaker Cultivate Wines
Nice first take on this vintage.
Nice first take on this vintage.
8.5Aaron Meeker
Sales & Marketing Vine Street Imports
Long life ahead for sure. That said a bit feral at first with polish coming later.
Long life ahead for sure. That said a bit feral at first with polish coming later.
8.9Jung Lieu
Very easy to drink, fruit forward for chateauneuf du pape. Can drink by itself.
Very easy to drink, fruit forward for chateauneuf du pape. Can drink by itself.
9.3Benoit Duhamel
Alcool tres present, un peu lourd.
Alcool tres present, un peu lourd.
8.6Michael Tao
Nice Chateauneuf, yet I hoped for more. Berry flavors with some spice
Nice Chateauneuf, yet I hoped for more. Berry flavors with some spice
9.0Derrick Kelley
Soft tannins. A little jammy on the nose and some smoky notes. Great finish.
Soft tannins. A little jammy on the nose and some smoky notes. Great finish.
9.0WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.