2017 Domaine Tour Saint-Michel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée du Lion, France, Rhone, Wine Review

Another new winery for me. This was quite good. A blend of 75% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 5% Mourvèdre. Deep ruby in color with purple swirls. Great nose of cherries, black cherries, floral notes, and spice. Clean. On the palate, this is medium bodied and quite concentrated. Black cherries and cherries over a clean spice and earth. Nice balance. Good finish. This still needs three to five years to maturity and should be good for ten after that. It worked well with vegetarian chili.

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2018 Domaine Charvin Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France, Rhone, Wine Review

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2018

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$58.00USD

Charvin is a unique Chateauneuf and not to everyone's preferences. Its a bit lighter, more red fruits and on the more elegant side of a wine not typically known for its elegance. Utilizing a high percentage of Grenache, this one is 85% Grenache, 5% Mourvèdre, 5% Vaccarèse, and 5% Syrah.

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

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2015

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$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.

2016 Saint-Cosme Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France, Rhone, Wine Review

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2016

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$50.00USD

This is a producer who first got recognition for their fantastic Gigondas wines. They have since expanded their releases all over the southern and northern Rhone. Their Chateauneuf is also stellar. It is a blend of 50% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre, and 10% each of Syrah and Cinsault. Deep ruby in color, purple at the core. The nose is tight upon opening. With air, raspberries, black raspberries and mineral/gravel emerge. On the palate, this is delicious. Lots of black cherry fruit with some raspberries. Medium tannins. Bright acidity. This will work well with roasts and casseroles. I

2018 Saint Cosme Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France, Rhone, Wine Review

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2018

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A-

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$50.00USD

This is one of, if not the best, producer of Gigondas, but they also make great Chateauneuf. It is a blend of 50% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre, 15% Syrah, and 5% Cinsault. Purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose has prunes, cherries, garrigue and slight floral notes. Medium bodied. Young but nice complexity. Tight layers or plums, spice and earth. Lively. Nice finish. This needs a couple more years until peak but should drink well for the next twelve to fifteen years.

2018 Domaine de la Solitude (Lançon Père et Fils) Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vin de la Solitude, France, Rhone, Wine Review

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2018

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This is an excellent producer, but this was a real treat. Besides their regular bottlings, they make 5 prestige cuvees and this is the top one.

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