Day 2 of WineBoyz Wineapalooza. Tasted blind. Dark color, murky and opaque. Exotic nose. Powerful notes of kirsch, soil, spice. Rich and extracted in the mouth. Massive power. Didn't have the herbal thing many CdPs have, but I put forth this has Grenache and Mourvedre and has to be Rhone. Nice to try, but these big powerful CdPs are not my thing.
Day 2 of WineBoyz Wineapalooza. Tasted blind. Dark color, murky and opaque. Exotic nose. Powerful notes of kirsch, soil, spice. Rich and extracted in the mouth. Massive power. Didn't have the herbal thing many CdPs have, but I put forth this has Grenache and Mourvedre and has to be Rhone. Nice to try, but these big powerful CdPs are not my thing.
Mar 27th, 2022
Unlike anything I have ever tried, would never guess CdP but it indeed was and carried itself like a 10 year old, not a 24 year old wine. Made by the #legendary Henri Bonneau, arguably the most revered CdP producer/farmer after Rayas. A deep purple red color hinted that this was going to be interesting and not an old barny wine. The nose showed more mature notes but did not so much dominate over the youthful aspects. The nose showed aromas of dried and crushed berry fruits, earth, leather, and subtle spice notes. The palate took it up a few notches in intensity with youthful vibrancy, layers upon layers of flavor, full bodied, silky and ripe tannins, and a long and lingering finish. #chateauneuf #1990 #henribonneau
Unlike anything I have ever tried, would never guess CdP but it indeed was and carried itself like a 10 year old, not a 24 year old wine. Made by the #legendary Henri Bonneau, arguably the most revered CdP producer/farmer after Rayas. A deep purple red color hinted that this was going to be interesting and not an old barny wine. The nose showed more mature notes but did not so much dominate over the youthful aspects. The nose showed aromas of dried and crushed berry fruits, earth, leather, and subtle spice notes. The palate took it up a few notches in intensity with youthful vibrancy, layers upon layers of flavor, full bodied, silky and ripe tannins, and a long and lingering finish. #chateauneuf #1990 #henribonneau
Mar 21st, 2014
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
