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Score 91/100 · Drink 2015-2025, Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate, Oct 2023

The 2012 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Tradition is fully mature, featuring scents of roasted meat, hints of mushroom and garrigue to go with hints of dried cherries and plums. It's full-bodied, round and ripe, with resolved tannins. Drink up.

Critic scores

Critic scores
91
91/100

Average Score

17
17/20

Jancis Robinson MW

16
16/20

Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com

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16 points
Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
Score 16/20 · Drink 2013-2018, Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com, Oct 2017

45% Clairette, 30% Grenache Blanc, 20% Bourboulenc, 5% others. Furry texture, richly oxidative fruit with orange peel notes. Soft and fluffy on the palate but the freshness seems on its way out. (RH)

91 points
Josh Raynolds
Score 91/100 · Drink 2017-2024, Josh Raynolds, Apr 2015

Vivid ruby-red. Spice-tinged red berry, cherry and lavender scents are complemented by deeper suggestions of candied licorice. On the palate, taut redcurrant, bitter cherry and floral pastille flavors put on weight and gain sweetness with aeration while maintaining vivacity. The floral quality gains power on the finish, which features supple tannins and a touch of smokiness. Very drinkable now but I'd hold off on uncorking this wine for a couple more years.

92 points
Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
Score 92/100 · Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider, Sep 2014

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Bosquet Des Papes
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Grape Blend

Grenache/ Garnacha , Syrah / Shiraz, Mourvedre/Monastrell/Mataro

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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