2007 Chateauneuf du Pape
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Still youthful and not yet fully mature, the 2007 Châteauneuf du Pape (which includes all the grapes that would normally have gone into the declassified Cuvee Cadettes) is full-bodied and impeccably balanced, with a fresh, focused bouquet of cassis, licorice and charred meats. This cuvee always ages beautifully, and this is one of the more fresh, lively and focused 2007s out there--and it still has present tannin. It’s certainly enjoyable today but should be even better with a year or two of additional cellaring.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
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Showing similar to a year ago and boasting attractive, classy notes of crème de cassis and sweet black fruits, garrigue, creamy licorice, and spice box, the 2007 Château La Nerthe Châteauneuf-du-Pape (48% Grenache, 29% Syrah, 22% Mourvèdre, and 1% Cinsault) is medium to full-bodied, impeccably balanced, and has a silky, refined, and dare I say, elegant profile. Still primary, youthful, and wearing its oak elevage on its sleeve, yet with plenty of verve and energy, this needs 4-5 years of bottle age, and will drink well through 2025.
48% Grenache, 29% Syrah, 22% Mourvèdre, and others. Surprisingly floral nose with a touch of coffee and spice. Fresh and silky. Fine tannins, long and rounded. (JH)
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Grenache/ Garnacha , Syrah / Shiraz, Mourvedre/Monastrell/Mataro
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