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

A spectacular wine. Still a baby. A lot of stuffing here.

Close to pop and pour. Not juicy, but lots of red fruit — strawberry, raspberry, cherry (the pits). Also plum. Some leather. Minerals and clay. A little violet. Dried rose petals. Still has some grip — plum-skin-like. Acidity balances it all very nicely. Really good. 92.

Somewhat too young tannic CDP that has potential to become attractive in 10 years

The owner said it pales in comparison with the 2009...still great, leathery, full bodied and chalky and dusty mouthfeel having CDP

Thanks to PJ

Very good. 85% Grenache, balance equal mix of Syrah and Mourvèdre.

Parker 99 pointer - no way! Nothing about this wine warrants a lofty score.

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