2010 Chateauneuf du Pape Pure
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Tasted from magnum, the deep ruby-colored 2010 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Pure dazzles with intense tobacco, forest floor, melted licorice, cassis pastilles, thyme and dried flowers. Peppery nuances add more complexity. Full-bodied, rich and layered, the 2010 shows obvious potential, but it’s just not ready yet. That said, it’s a serious Pure—structured and sophisticated, finishing remarkably long and refined.
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A wine that will rival the '05 in another handful of years, the utterly profound 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape Pure offers the most purity and precision of any of the cuvees, yet backs it up with incredible concentration and depth. Giving up tons of blackberry, kirsch, black cherries, pepper, ground herbs and licorice, it's impeccably balanced and manages somehow to deliver an insane amount of fruit and texture in a lively, graceful and elegant style. Grenache at its finest, give bottles 2-3 years and count yourself lucky anytime you're able to drink this elixir. It should have 20-25 years of longevity.
Opaque purple. An intensely perfumed nose offers a bouquet of dark fruit preserves, cherry-cola and cassis, with exotic floral and spice notes. Pliant raspberry and cherry flavors possess superb depth and alluring sweetness, with juicy acidity adding lift. Becomes spicier with air and finishes with outstanding power, breadth and smooth, harmonious tannins. Wonderfully rich and energetic.