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The 1996 Châteauneuf du Pape is almost exceptional. From its exotic, beautifully perfumed nose of pepper, crushed shellfish, Provencal olives, and plums and cherries, this dark garnet-colored wine is open-knit, juicy, rich, fat, medium to full-bodied, expansive, and succulent. It delivers its considerable amount of fruit and spice in an easygoing,...
The 1997 Chateauneuf du Pape's deep ruby color is followed by aromas of cherry jam, intermixed with pepper, pine and earth. On the palate, black currant and blackberry (probably from the Mourvedre and Syrah components) make an appearance. This is a sweet, low acid, medium-bodied and seductive wine.
1994 Chateauneuf du Pape has turned out to be one of the most successful wines of the vintage. It exhibits a sweet nose of kirsch, cedar, and spice, full body, outstanding ripeness, and an exotic, spicy, smoked-meat component. The wine is chewy and fleshy, with moderate tannin in the finish. Readers should keep in mind that this estate utilizes a...
A brilliant example of old vine Grenache that’s drinking beautifully, the 2000 Domaine de Marcoux Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes, as always, is a blend of roughly 95% tank aged Grenache that comes from three separate plots of old vines; Gallimardes, les Esquierons, and Charbonnières. It is an intensely perfumed, complex Châteauneuf that delivers...