Domaine Giraud

Tradition Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend

9.116 ratings
8.83 pro ratings
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Red Rhone Blend
Tomato-Based, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Onion, Pungent Cheese, Venison, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Pork, Beef
Top Notes For
Will Stanley

Medium garnet hue, bricking slightly towards the edges with great translucency.

On the nose this wine is bold and and aromatic, with cranberry, cherry kirsch, blueberry, hoisin, and notes of savoury game, showing the complexity of age.

The palate sees an explosion of sweet cherry with a slightly confected edge, perhaps owing to the hot vintage and high ABV, as well as Turkish delight, dark chocolate ganache, five spice, strawberry, blackberry, roasted meats and espresso. This could only be Chateauneuf. There is a strong spicy character, enough acidity to keep things in balance, and nicely resolved tannins. The finish is quite long, and very dry. This is a superb Châteauneuf that should continue to impress for the next decade.

Medium garnet hue, bricking slightly towards the edges with great translucency.

On the nose this wine is bold and and aromatic, with cranberry, cherry kirsch, blueberry, hoisin, and notes of savoury game, showing the complexity of age.

The palate sees an explosion of sweet cherry with a slightly confected edge, perhaps owing to the hot vintage and high ABV, as well as Turkish delight, dark chocolate ganache, five spice, strawberry, blackberry, roasted meats and espresso. This could only be Chateauneuf. There is a strong spicy character, enough acidity to keep things in balance, and nicely resolved tannins. The finish is quite long, and very dry. This is a superb Châteauneuf that should continue to impress for the next decade.

Jun 20th, 2021
Bill Ward

Youthful tannins, grape-y, firm long finish, earthy throughout

Youthful tannins, grape-y, firm long finish, earthy throughout

Dec 10th, 2014
Michael Mammarella

Not for me. Really unlucky with French wines. Too much complexity not enough tastiness.

Not for me. Really unlucky with French wines. Too much complexity not enough tastiness.

Dec 18th, 2012
Ben Burda

Kinda shut down, but still waiting for it to open up?

Kinda shut down, but still waiting for it to open up?

Sep 14th, 2014
Eric C
9.1

Un final d'epices, une belle force en fin de bouche, une delice.

Un final d'epices, une belle force en fin de bouche, une delice.

Nov 9th, 2013
R David Fuhrman

R had this 7 years ago

R had this 7 years ago

Jan 7th, 2018
Peter van den Berg

Peter had this 8 years ago

Peter had this 8 years ago

Aug 28th, 2016
Ruud Verhagen

Ruud had this 8 years ago

Ruud had this 8 years ago

Aug 28th, 2016
Sander Schaap

Sander had this 8 years ago

Sander had this 8 years ago

Jun 12th, 2016
R David Fuhrman

R had this 10 years ago

R had this 10 years ago

Feb 4th, 2015