Rating: Robert Parker 94/100
“This 2007, with an alcohol content of around 15%, offers an extraordinary bouquet of garrigue, smoked meat, black cherry, blackberry, licorice, and Asian soy sauce. With power, magnificent opulence, body, richness, and purity, this brilliant Châteauneuf-du-Pape will age effortlessly for 15 years or more.” (Wine Advocate - Robert Parker)
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Eye
deep ruby color
Nose
notes of red berries, black berries, and spices (gray pepper, green pepper, cloves, nutmeg)
Palate
already well-balanced, with notes of balsamic, garrigue, bay leaf, thyme, rosemary, and a hint of game (characteristic of Mourvèdre)
Serve
at 15-17°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2012
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairings
This wine pairs equally well with refined dishes and heartier fare. Here are a few culinary suggestions to pair with this fine wine: rib of beef grilled over vine shoots, veal Marengo, duck with olives or roasted with figs, wild boar stew, pigeon salmis, seven-hour lamb, rack of lamb with sun-dried tomatoes, veal kidneys and sweetbreads, beef stew, hare stew, and of course various strong cheeses (Maroilles, Livarot...)
Decanter
Rated property Recommended
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Jancis Robinson
Rated: Recommended
James Suckling
Rated: Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated: Recommended
Customer rating
3.6/5
based on 13 reviews
Review by Ms. ELIZABETH B. Posted on May 27, 2015
Served in April 2015 Delicious
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Review by Mr. CLAUDE S. Posted on 12/26/2013
A well-crafted wine, pleasant but with a structure that is a bit weak for a Châteauneuf-du-Pape
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Review by Mr. BERNARD D. Published on September 30, 2022
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Review by Mr. NICOLAS G. Published on April 19, 2019
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Review by Mr. CEDRIC G. Published on May 7, 2018
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Review by Mr. CARLO R. Published on June 14, 2015
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Review by Mr. FRANCOIS P. Published on January 18, 2015
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Review by Mr. JULIEN J. Posted on 12/05/2014
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Review by Mr. ROMUALD B. Published on September 24, 2013
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Review by Mr. THIERRY V. Published on May 11, 2013
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