CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE TASTING DINNER (MAINLY '98S) - Bistro 24, San Francisco, California (8/27/2009)
This was the kind of hedonistic, informal, midweek treat that reminds one that there are few wines out there that are as reliably satisfying as great Chateauneuf du Pape. Delicious wines, a group of good friends to enjoy them with and some decent food (and no corkage)–what else does a body need?
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N.V. Perrier-Jouët Champagne Grand Brut - France, Champagne
Nice stony, peach, mineral nose with lime edges; tart peach, lime and mineral palate; medium finish 90+ pts. (90 pts.)
White Rhone Flight
The Vaudieu was a tasty intro. The Invitare had a terrific nose, but was already a year or two past its prime drinking window.
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2007 Château de Vaudieu Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc - France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Light yellow color; banana, vanilla, kiwi nose; oily textured, lovely, rounded lime, kiwi, apple palate; medium-plus finish (92 pts.) -
2005 M. Chapoutier Condrieu Invitare - France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Condrieu
Medium canary yellow color; beautiful floral, orange blossom, mineral nose; on the palate, more than a little faded, tangy, apple, orange blossom, lime palate; medium-plus finish (90 pts.)
1st CdP Flight
This was a tasty and very satisfying flight. The Gardine and Veneur Les Origines were thoroughly wonderful. How can things get any better?
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2003 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape - France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Dark red violet color; nice big garrigue, plum, berry and herb nose; big, mouthfilling, berry, raspberry, spice palate, a little hot; medium-plus finish 92+ pts. (92 pts.) -
2000 Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée de mon Aïeul - France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Opaque, dark red violet color, slightly bricking, with pale meniscus; brett, mineral, clove nose; tasty palate of tart red fruit, black fruit, plum, and mineral with a touch of brett; medium finish (group’s WOTF) (93 pts.) -
1998 Château de la Gardine Châteauneuf-du-Pape - France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Sexy tart red fruit, pepper, berry, mineral, spice nose; very tasty, balanced, tart berry, mineral, tart cherry palate; medium-plus finish (94 pts.) -
1998 Domaine Grand Veneur Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Origines - France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Dark red violet color with clear meniscus; tough of brett on nose; but deep sexy, berry, ripe cherry, black fruit bay leaf and fig palate; medium-plus finish 95+ pts. (95 pts.)
2nd CdP Flight
By pouring an even more fabulous flight, including the stunning '98 Cuvee Laurence and one of my all-time CdP faves, the '90 Barbe Rac.
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1998 Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes - France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Opaque dark red violet color with pale meniscus; lovely, rich plum, cherry, black fruit, clove, sexy nose; ery tasty, plum, black fruit, charcoal, mineral and cherry palate; medium-plus finish (95 pts.) -
1998 Domaine du Pégaü Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée - France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Opaque, dark red violet color with floating sediment and pale meniscus; brett, Dr. Pepper nose; brett, Dr. Pepper, black fruit, fig, smoke palate with good acidity; medium-plus finish 93+ pts. (93 pts.) -
1998 Domaine du Pégaü Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Laurence - France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Opaque dark red violet color; ravishing berry, ripe cherry, fig, caramel nose; sexy ripe cherry, chocolate, caramel palate; long finish (96 pts.) -
1990 M. Chapoutier Châteauneuf-du-Pape Barbe Rac - France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Cloudy, bricking, dark red violet color with cherry red meniscus; very sexy, bacon fat, pepper nose; gorgeous, bacon fat, tart red fruit, mineral palate; long finish (97 pts.)
a very satisfied Richard
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