Complexity. Spices. Wood. Meat, leather. Smooth. Spicy > Sweet. Rounded. Dry. Elegant type. 4th day much better. Chateauneuf Du Pape Habemus Papam Domaine Santa Duc 12 @9856, Toscan, 250126-250419 — 5 months ago
Had at the Judgement of Paris wine tasting/dinner. Still holding up after 40 years! — a month ago
This 2023 is an affordable “ Brother” of the northern Rhône. All about light bodied freshness and nuance, hints at it s big brothers in Crozes Hermitage. Will be a delightful picnic wine as the warmer weather arrives. Under $20 a bottle. — 4 months ago
Toller Chateau-neuf du Pape. Degu SHL — 7 months ago
Lovely balanced mature grenache . Hint of cherries and dark fruit. — 4 months ago
Fresh & bright.
Grenache red fruit glory with raspberries, some dusty undergrowth, a bit of renclode plum, lebenden, rosemary, baked hot earth. Fresh & aromatic.
Poised, balanced, fresh & juicy. So drinkable. Juicy tannins, bright acidity, juicy, crunchy red fruit. But also depth, character, flow.
A brilliant wine, great value for money, too! — 2 years ago
Somm David T
Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator
Easy to drink on pop & pour for such a young Syrah.
Reminded me a bit of the Domaine Rostaing’s I’ve enjoyed. Ripe black cherry, crème de cassis, violets, lavender, pepper, stem inclusion, notes of roasted chestnuts, grilled meats, iron pan, spices, dark flowers, nice acidity with good balance and elegant finish. — 4 days ago