1978 Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve des Celestins
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When drunk with Henri Bonneau at his home, this wine was so remarkably young as to defy belief. A clone of the 1989-1990 blend, this structured, tannic, profoundly concentrated wine represents the essence of Chateauneuf du Pape. The huge nose of smoked herbs, olives, beef blood, and black fruits is intense. The enormous concentration, freshness, and superb balance are hallmarks of this classically profound vintage for Chateauneuf du Pape. The wine reveals amazing extract and intensity, as well as a striking youthfulness. Still young, yet complete and complex, the 1978 should prove to be uncommonly long-lived, even by Henri Bonneau's standards. Anticipated maturity: now-2020. Last tasted 6/94.
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When drunk with Henri Bonneau at his home, this wine was so remarkably young as to defy belief. A clone of the 1989-1990 blend, this structured, tannic, profoundly concentrated wine represents the essence of Chateauneuf du Pape. The huge nose of smoked herbs, olives, beef blood, and black fruits is intense. The enormous concentration, freshness, and superb balance are hallmarks of this classically profound vintage for Chateauneuf du Pape. The wine reveals amazing extract and intensity, as well as a striking youthfulness. Still young, yet complete and complex, the 1978 should prove to be uncommonly long-lived, even by Henri Bonneau's standards. Anticipated maturity: now-2020. Last tasted 6/94. Jan 1997, www.robertparker.com
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This very old-school property makes the most unique Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The wines are fantastically complex and Boneauu made it as it would have been produced 100 years ago in the commune, using methods that familiar to any of the 11 generations of vignerons in his family who preceded him.
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Grenache/ Garnacha , Syrah / Shiraz, Counoise, Syrah / Shiraz, Vaccarese
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