Winery - Caves des Papes
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
From a large producer, this prestige cuvée was a pleasant surprise, with lovely aromas of dried flowers, leather and cherries and a creamy, supple mouthfeel. Finishes long and softly tannic. Doesn't seem to have the stuffing to make old bones, so drink it now–2010.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Shows slight browning at the rim and seems to be drying out a bit on the palate, yet still retains some charm. Dried cherries and apricots sport a leathery overlay and a dusting of dried spices. Drink up.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This Côtes-du-Rhône blanc features pear and honeydew melon aromas that lead into similar flavors, with a touch of apple thrown into the mix. It's full-bodied but balanced by fresh acidity, finishing with hints of citrus and minerals.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Light and crisp, but pleasant, with cherry and black pepper flavors on a lean frame.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Dark pink in color, close to red. This is a simple, assertively fruity rosé, loaded with cherries and berries, and finishing on a fresh, slightly rustic note. Imported by Cannon Wines Limited.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Seems soft and mature, but it’s still drinkable—a noteworthy achievement in the deluge that was the 2002 vintage. Leather and cherry scents are followed by juicy cherry-berry fruit and hints of vanilla and spice. Drink up. Imported by Cannon Wines Limited.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Shows solid Grenache fruit—cherries with a hint of apricot. Supple at first, then firms up and turns a bit tough on the finish. Would be fine to wash down your next rare burger.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This dark salmon rosé--a dry blend of Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault and Mourvèdre--charms with its aromas of stone dust and strawberries. It's medium-bodied, not as rich as some southern Rhône rosés, but offers pretty strawberry and peach fruit with touches of herbs and minerals. Drink now.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Crisply acidic, with scents of leather, dark chocolate and cranberry.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Slightly alcoholic, with plentiful aromas and flavors of dried cherries and roast fruit bumping up against leathery notes.
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