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2005 M. Chapoutier Châteauneuf-du-Pape

05/03/2010 Jozef Schildermans 0

2005 M. Chapoutier Châteauneuf-du-Pape – France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape (3/3/2010) Sweet red fruits (cherries, strawberries), kirsch and fruit syrup on the nose. On the palate ripe, clean red fruit, fruit compote, refreshing acidity, kirsch and resolved tannins. Tasty red with a maybe bit of alcoholic heat and some over-ripeness in the fruit. No need to wait longer, drink now. > Read more …

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2007 Clos de l’Oratoire des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape

14/10/2009 Jozef Schildermans 0

2007 Clos de l’Oratoire des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape – France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape (10/9/2009) Coffee, a bit of cinnamon, a hint of liquorice and a whiff of ripe dark fruit on the fresh nose. On the palate lots of ripe dark fruit, intermingled with sweet spices and refreshed by good acidity. Feels a bit diluted in comparison to most other > Read more …

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2006 Château Mont-Redon Châteauneuf-du-Pape

29/09/2009 Jozef Schildermans 0

2006 Château Mont-Redon Châteauneuf-du-Pape – France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape (9/25/2009) Exotic spices, red fruits, kirsch, serious tannins and acidity, becoming more prominent with breathing. Quite young, a more refined style than most, not a blockbuster type, but enough stuffing nonetheless; needs several years of bottle age to integrate and gain sweetness of fruit. (Tasted over the course of four > Read more …

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2006 Domaine Charvin Châteauneuf-du-Pape

17/04/2009 Jozef Schildermans 0

2006 Domaine Charvin Châteauneuf-du-Pape – France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape (4/10/2009) Ripe strawberries, black cherries, kirsch, exotic spices in the slightly lactic, elegant and engaging nose. Spicy and fruity on palate, with good persistence and depth; accessible in its youthful exuberance (after decanting), but this will surely close down in the near future. A great Charvin CDP in the making. > Read more …

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2006 Clos Saint Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape

09/12/2008 Max Rive 0

2006 Clos Saint Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape – (France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape) (11/29/2008) Well made wine: ripe, pure, bright, sweet fruit and good acidity. Clean tasty wine that lacks a bit of personality. (90 pts.)

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2005 Château Mont-Redon Châteauneuf-du-Pape

28/11/2008 Jozef Schildermans 0

2005 Château Mont-Redon Châteauneuf-du-Pape – France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape (11/24/2008) Cherries, red berries and kirsch on the fresh, fruity nose. On the palate sour cherries and other red fruits, sweet spices, kirsch, a hint of black coffee and refreshing acidity. Full of flavor, very balanced, not tiring or over the top as some other wines from this region. A > Read more …

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2006 Château Maucoil Châteauneuf-du-Pape Privilège

22/10/2008 Jozef Schildermans 0

2006 Château Maucoil Châteauneuf-du-Pape Privilège – France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape (10/5/2008) Chocolate, kirsch, red and black cherries en berries on the enjoyable nose. All these elements return on the balanced and very fruity palate, supported by refreshing acidity, a hint of oak and slight alcohol burning at the end. Still young. Very good and considering what others are asking > Read more …

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2006 Clos Saint-Michel Châteauneuf-du-Pape

19/10/2008 Jozef Schildermans 0

2006 Clos Saint-Michel Châteauneuf-du-Pape – France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape (10/8/2008) Black berries, liquorice, herbs and spices on the expressive nose. Ripe black fruit, chocolate, black tea and espresso on the balanced palate. Good acidity, not too much alcohol, already drinking well, good body. Very nice qpr. (90 pts.)

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2006 Clos Saint-Michel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée

18/10/2008 Jozef Schildermans 0

2006 Clos Saint-Michel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée – France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape (10/10/2008) Brooding, dark, fruity nose, with kirsch, spices and dark tea. Extremely deep palate, with meat, smoke, dark chocolate, dark coffee, dark fruit, spices, good acidity. Good balance, but oh so young. Has the stuffing of their special bottling (last made in ’04). Needs time. Drink the excellent > Read more …