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THE STORY
Châteauneuf-du-Pape (CDP) is among this spy’s favorite Rhone wines. With each wine being a distinct blend of up to 13 different varietals (usually lead off with Grenache, France’s work-horse grape, with the trend leading to more Syrah and Mourvedre based blends). The name Châteauneuf-du-Pape dates back to the 14th century during the time of the dual papacy.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape comes in two distinct styles, the more traditional ’Old World’ (like this one) are dark, rich and spicy with firm tannins that lend these wines to cellaring; and the more contemporary fruit-forward style more reminiscent of New World wines.
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Chateau Beauchene Chateauneuf Du Pape Vignobles De La Serriere 2007
Deep ruby. Seductively perfumed bouquet of fresh red berries, pungent flowers and herbs, plus a hint of smoky minerals. Juicy, pliant red fruit flavors are framed by silky tannins that melt into the fruit. A suave wine with a smooth, sweet, insistent finish.
Steve Tanzer: 90
Regular Price: $34.99Sale Price: $24.99
Bottle Size: 750 ml
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Domaine Andre Brunel Domaine Les Cailloux Chateauneuf Du Pape 2005
"This offers lots of juicy, well-structured notes of garrigue, black cherry, plum, tobacco and olive tapenade, with a smoke- and licorice-filled finish. Ample grip and minerality leaves a rock-solid impression. Best from 2010 through 2025.
300 cases imported."
Wine Spectator: 93
Regular Price: $53.99Sale Price: $43.19
Bottle Size: 750 ml
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Les Bosquet Des Papes Chante Merle Chateauneuf Du Pape 2000
Lush, round and nicely spicy
Regular Price: $59.99Sale Price: $47.99
Bottle Size: 750 ml
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Alain Corcia Chateauneuf Du Pape Creme De La Creme 2006
"A new offering, the 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape Creme de la Creme, is a selection of the finest barrels. It boasts more mineral, flowery, black raspberry, and cherry characteristics, medium to full body, sweet tannin, and outstanding depth as well as richness. With the exception of the latter two wines, these 2006s all need to be drunk during their first decade of life. Burgundy wine broker Alain Corcia ventures into the southern Rhone to purchase wine which he then raises in old oak foudres and smaller barriques, and bottles them under assorted names. Some of the cuvees see 30% new oak, but Corcia's overall philosophy is to keep the wood as a background element to the fruit, which is dominated by Grenache (60-70%) with the rest Syrah and occasionally Mourvedre. The 2006s are charming efforts displaying the vintage's up-front, forward fruit, but not the structure, weight, or density of the 2005s."
Wine Advocate: (90-93)
Regular Price: $37.99Sale Price: $30.39
Bottle Size: 750 ml
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