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Clos des Papes

Châteauneuf-du-Pape White Rhone Blend 2024

A delicious and very complex white blend from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Rich and fruit forward. Elegant and nicely balanced.

Still young, but already very approachable and drinking beautifully. Will continue to age nicely in the next 15 years.

A great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with food.

A blend of 16% Grenache Blanc, 16% Clairette, 16% Roussanne, 16% Picpoul, 16% Bourboulenc and 16% Picardan. Aged for 6 months on the lees.

14% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$100.
— 2 hours ago

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Daniel-Etienne Defaix

Domaine du Vieux Chateau Vaillon Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2013

Zach D
9.3

This is the third bottle of a 4 pack. There has definitely been some bottle variation, and this is the best so far. Nose is aged Chablis; lanolin, wool, pear, mint, faint butterscotch. Texture is waxy, which is one of my favorite things that happens to aged Chablis. The acidity has tempered down; flavors of dried pear and various other dried orchard fruits, butterscotch, oolong tea, and a saline character. I think this is cresting the hill a bit, but really fascinating. I’ll probably drink the last bottle before the end of the year — 8 days ago

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@Doug Powers ages Chablis to me has one of the most dramatic transformations in terms of flavor police of any white wine; and it doesn’t take decades. Cheers!
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Jay Kline

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And to think this is a more recent release of Defaix

Vieux Château Certan

Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend 2018

Paul K
9.5

Decanted and let sit for two hours, with just a quick taste at pop and pour. Delicious.

I’ve been staring at these bottles for quite some time, and while it’s still very early, I feel like I got a pretty good preview of what this has in store. The youth is compressing the fruit on the nose, allowing the oak, earth, flint, spice, and dried flowers to take center stage.

There’s a touch of iodine on the initial palate, followed by increasingly complex fruit. Blue, black, and red fruits all emerged more and more as the night progressed, but they were never really at the fore. Everything feels beautifully integrated, layered, and just a little restrained right now.

Lovely wine, but I’m putting a sticky note on the remaining bottles: do not touch for five years.
— 2 months ago

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For me, one of the very best Pomerol’s.
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@Somm David T I need to find some ready to drink vintages as I’m anxious for the experience and waiting for my ‘18s and ‘22s would take way too long. Any suggestions on vintage and where I should be shopping for them?
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Not sure which state you live in for shipping. Winebid ships everywhere. Thats a start. K&L’s auction site. They added shipping lanes with the opening of a NY shop. Id start there. If you let me know which state you ship too, I might have other suggestions.

Vieux Château Certan

La Gravette de Certan Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend 2004

Somm David T
9.1

This was my Coravin test. It wasn’t ready a number yrs ago. I put it back in the cellar lying on its side. It survived pleasantly. Did not decant.

2004 not the best Bordeaux vintage but there it was in the store reasonably priced. So, I bought this one. Always curious. The 2nd wine from one of my favorite Right Bank producers, Vieux Chateau Certan. 70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc.

The nose shows ripe & slightly candied fruits of; blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, strawberries, raspberries, mulberries & plum. Beautiful, gentle, dark spices, dark, rich earth with dry leaves, mid to dark colas, steeped black tea, anise to some black licorice, understated graphite/dry tobacco, undertones of baking spices-clove, nutmeg, cinnamon & just a slight touch of vanillin,dry crushed rocks/limestone-sandstone, moist clay, brilliant red florals, red roses, dark flowers framed in violets.

The palate has M rounded, dry tannins. The fruits are ripe, juicy, ruby/lush & slightly candied; blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, strawberries & plum. Beautiful, gentle, dark spices w/ heat, dark, rich earth with dry leaves, mid to dark colas, steeped black tea, anise to some black licorice, dark chocolate baking bar to pudding, mocha, understated graphite/dry tobacco, undertones of baking spices-clove, nutmeg, cinnamon & just a slight touch of vanillin,dry crushed rocks/limestone-sandstone, moist clay, some volcanic minerals, hints of menthol, brilliant red florals, red roses, dark flowers framed in violets, beautiful acidity with a smartly polished, elegant finish that has length, balance & tone that lasts nearly two-minutes.

Moved between 90-92. Ended 92. Enjoyed w/ a medium rare plus Ribcap. Has another 7-10 yrs of road ahead.
— 4 months ago

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Kirkland Signature

Cuvée du Terroir des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grenache Blend 2024

S&M
9.2

6/5/26 home cooked dinner with my love. Melon, black currant, plum. Did not taste licorice hiding in there. Was wonderful. Definitely buy again. . — 5 months ago

Clos des Papes

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2023

A delicious Grenache based blend from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Complex and entertaining.

A great vintage in Châteauneuf-du-Pape that will show itself in the future.

Still young and will continue to age nicely in the next 15 years. Showing good potential to become a 94+ point wine.

I've had a few vintages of this wine and it is always delicious.

A great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with food.

A blend of 55% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah, and 5% local varieties. Aged in large French oak barrels for 18 months. Unfiltered and unfined.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$120.
— 8 days ago

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Tom Casagrande

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The last several years this producer’s wines have generally been around 15.5%. Glad to see this one coming in under 15%. I will look for it.

Le Vieux Pin

Cuvée Violette Syrah 2018

Appearance is deep Garnet. Aroma characteristics include blackberry, black cherry, raspberry, plum, eucalyptus, medicinal, vanilla, cedar, butterscotch, chocolate and leather.  — 2 days ago

Daniel-Etienne Defaix

Domaine du Vieux Château Vieilles Vignes Chablis Chardonnay 1610

Citron confit, grapefruit, distant reine claude prune, minerality, very nice balance for a hot year like 23. Medium length. Paired with grilled Lobster in Wimereux. — a month ago

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Bosquet des Papes

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2023

Lovely Chateauneuf du Pape with Pat’s grilled steak for my birthday. — 2 months ago

Château Vieux Maillet

Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend 2019

2019 vintage. 8.12.26. — 3 months ago

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Bosquet des Papes

Chante Le Merle Vieilles Vignes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grenache - Mourvedre Blend 2022

Reddish in color with medium intensity.

Red fruits on the nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate, well balanced and complex.

Showing raspberries, strawberries, plums, red currants, earth, light wood, spices, coffee, dark chocolates, light tobacco leaf and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious Grenache from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Fresh tasting and already drinking beautifully, even though it is very young. Elegant and nicely balanced. Complex and engaging.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 15 years. Showing good potential to become a 94+ point wine.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

A blend of 86% Grenache from old vines with 7% Syrah and 7% Mourvèdre. Aged in large French oak barrels.

15.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$60.
— 4 months ago

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Clefs des Papes

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2022

Transparent cherry red. Oak vanilla nutmeg. Berry and cherry. Changed deeply later. Concentration. Fruitiness M Sweetness M Acidity M Gentle Tannin M+ Bitterness M Body M Finish M Clefs des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape Red Rhone Blend 22@769, cost, 260615 — 4 months ago

Nicolas Joly

Les Vieux Clos Savennières Chenin Blanc 2022

2022. Our sommelier knew that we have enjoyed several different Chenin Blanc wines with the food at The Oven and poured me a taste of this wine from an opened bottle. Beautiful aromas of apple/apple cider/blossoms. High acidity and medium body. — 5 months ago

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Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe

La Crau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 1998

@Doug Powers as promised . Dry leaves and plums on the nose. In the mouth spices, cherry , earth and good acid . Certainly the magnum format kept this alive. However for me it had not become complex and had a very clipped finish. — 7 days ago

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@Ira Schwartz, I have recently (last 3-4 months) had 750-ml bottles of the 1999 and 2000 VT that, were, frankly disappointing compared to the VT bottles I purchased in the 1980s. They used to be 30-40 year wines that developed slowly in the cellar, those 1999/2000 bottles were fully mature and one bottle was past it. All my VT purchases were from Kermit Lynch, so I don’t really know what changed?

Vieux Château Mazerat

St. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend 2010

Paul J
9.6

1hr+ decant. Lovely dark red color. Pencil shavings and dark cherries on the nose. Silky texture. More fruit than I was expecting. Medium plus depth. Fantastic! — a month ago

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Lucien Michel

Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2019

A blend of mostly Grenache with Mourvèdre, Syrah and Cinsault. Medium Ruby with aromas of ripe black fruits and earthy pepper spice. On the palate complex flavors of cherry and blackberry, with oak, leather, cacao and earthy spice. Full body, well balanced, fine tannins, long finish, perfect now but will last another decade. Outstanding. — 2 months ago

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Clos de l'Oratoire des Papes

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2023

Timothy Eustis
9.3

My style of CdP. 2023. Rich and fruity with strong backbone of acidity. Ripe tannins, but in background. Garrigue all day long. Love — 3 months ago

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Plus points for the label!!@Timothy Eustis

Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend

2017- Vintage- pretty rose petal, Christmas spice, plum fruit, wood spice, very soft fine tannins, amazing such a departure from the 2016 that I had previously — 4 months ago

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Tegan Marriott

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Nice pour! I'm quite surprised about the 2016 being lesser than 2017, considering all of the exceptional vintage reports from the 16' year!
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It is quite possible it was bottle variation or a bad bottle it was in my wine fridge along with the 2017 - so not sure - 🤔 I will check to see if I have any more bottles of the 2016 to try again
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Well glad the 2017 was a better pour! I have a 2016 jaboulet chateauneuf du pape that needs to be opened. I hope it's decent,hence it's 15%abv! Cheers🍷

Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe

Télégramme Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2016

Lovely sweet Grenache based fruit in an excellent vintage. Sweetness is the over riding palate descriptor reflective of the ripe vintage - red currant. A long persistent flavour profile. Telegramme is the second wine of Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe. — 5 months ago

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