2015 Clos Saint Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape Deus-Ex Machina, France, Rhone, Wine Review

This is young but wonderful. It should improve a bit over the next couple of years. Ruby in color, clear and bright. Great nose of black cherries, cloves, black olives and black pepper. Lovely juicy full (glycerin) texture. On the palate, black cherries and in a really good way, light cherry cough syrup. Some vanilla. Long finish. This has plenty of depth but its hard to find layers at this young stage. Still, it is delicious and would work with hearty foods. Better yet, wait 3 to 5 years and drink over the next ten or so.

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A+

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Vintage:

2015

Current Price:

$125.00USD

2009 Clos Saint Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Combe des Fous, France, Rhone, Wine Review

Vintage:

2009

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Such a pretty wine. Much more on the elegant side of CdP. Drinking at what seems to be at peak right now. Purple with ruby swirls. The nose has cherries, black cherries, slight cedar, nutmeg and other spices. On the palate, this is soft and accessible. Still, deep and with tight layering. It gently unwinds in the glass. Nice finish. This works easily with medium and heavier foods. Vary tasty. Not a dominant wine, this will work better on its own than with a bunch of wines.

2010 Clos Saint Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France, Rhone, Wine Review

Vintage:

2010

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Grade:

B+

This retailed for under $30 so it was a fine value. Though the vintage was exceptional this is not a great wine, but certainly solid. Ruby in color. The nose has some cherries and a bit of spice. On the palate, the cherries continue. A bit tart and a bit light. No tannins. I doubt this gets better. It should work well enough at the dinner table with most foods.

2012 Bosquet des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Tradition, France, Rhone, Wine Review

Vintage:

2012

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Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$50.00USD

Ruby/purple in color. The nose has cherries, slight cough syrup, some anise and spice. Nice. On the palate, this has a lovely juicy but velvety texture. Cherries and cherry cough syrup with some underlying spices. Nice finish. Very food friendly. This still is a bit young and another few years of cellaring will be beneficial. If not,, give it some air now.

2015 Caves Saint-Pierre Châteauneuf-du-Pape Le Fiacre du Pape, France, Rhone, Wine Review

Vintage:

2015

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Current Price:

$23.00USD

There is good news and bad news about this wine. The good news is that it is one of the least expensive Chateauneuf du Papes in the marketplace. The bad news is that in reality, there are lots of Cotes du Rhones that are better for less money. That said, it is certainly a fine wine to drink. It is a blend of 60% Grenache, 15% Mourvedre, 15% Cinsault, and 10% Syrah. Deep ruby in color, mostly clear and bright. The nose has tart cherries, cranberries with a bit of pepper. Medium bodied. On the palate, the cranberries dominate with a touch of rhubarb. One dimensional. Easy drinking.

2010 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France, Rhone, Wine Review

Vintage:

2010

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Grade:

A+

Wow. Great wine that has really opened up in the last year. Purple in color, ruby at the rim. The nose has black cherries, black raspberries, spice, and slight floral notes (violets?). On the palate, virtually a seamless texture. Full bodied and full of glycerin. Loads of black cherries and black raspberries. Light tannins. An underlying minerality. Long finish. Needs a bit bigger foods. Just delicious. Still has a decade or two left in it. One of thos sips you can't stop drinking as it tastes so good.

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