Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Still a baby even after a 30 min decant
Still a baby even after a 30 min decant
Jun 18th, 2022
One of my last remaining 2010 CdP’s...from back when I was exploring the region. I’ve since only focused on a few specific producers but Marcoux is one that still has some of my attention...mostly because it’s hard to deny that it’s really good wine. This bottle seemed a touch reductive at first but that blew off with some time and what emerged was a bounty of brambles, sandalwood, garrigue, Twin Bing, some sediment...actually a lot of sediment. The tannins weren’t very obvious at first but after a couple of hours, the tannin monster showed up in full force. For whatever reason, this has happened to me on occasion with top wines from CdP and Gigondas. Not sure what causes that. Anyway, based off this experience, I would have to say that these still have quite a bit of life in them. In the same breath, however, I would exercise caution as I’ve witnessed too many Grenache based wines not age as gracefully.
One of my last remaining 2010 CdP’s...from back when I was exploring the region. I’ve since only focused on a few specific producers but Marcoux is one that still has some of my attention...mostly because it’s hard to deny that it’s really good wine. This bottle seemed a touch reductive at first but that blew off with some time and what emerged was a bounty of brambles, sandalwood, garrigue, Twin Bing, some sediment...actually a lot of sediment. The tannins weren’t very obvious at first but after a couple of hours, the tannin monster showed up in full force. For whatever reason, this has happened to me on occasion with top wines from CdP and Gigondas. Not sure what causes that. Anyway, based off this experience, I would have to say that these still have quite a bit of life in them. In the same breath, however, I would exercise caution as I’ve witnessed too many Grenache based wines not age as gracefully.
Jun 26th, 2019
Pretty tight, but had the CdP mineral grip that I love so much. Probably needs 5-10 more yrs of aging
Pretty tight, but had the CdP mineral grip that I love so much. Probably needs 5-10 more yrs of aging
Jun 22nd, 2015Could easily go another decade
Could easily go another decade
Dec 2nd, 2014
Bright spicy notes of plums & prunes. Perfect early dinner w a hunk of piggy
Bright spicy notes of plums & prunes. Perfect early dinner w a hunk of piggy
Jun 28th, 2014Great length and finesse coupled with rasp and blueberries. Detect an aromatically "wet" quality maybe from cement aging. Perfect way to end the flight! Thank you Sophie :)
Great length and finesse coupled with rasp and blueberries. Detect an aromatically "wet" quality maybe from cement aging. Perfect way to end the flight! Thank you Sophie :)
Apr 27th, 2014Pretty good wine, enjoyed, would def but again
Pretty good wine, enjoyed, would def but again
Jan 31st, 2016Easy to drink and enjoy with or without food. Plum and cherry flavors with slight black pepper finish.
Easy to drink and enjoy with or without food. Plum and cherry flavors with slight black pepper finish.
Mar 1st, 2015
