2008 Chateauneuf du Pape La Crau
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Fairly on the herbal, garrigue, and peppery side of the style range with a core of crisp, leafy red berries on the palate and in the olive, tinted finish. Drink from 2022-2028.
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Robert Parker
Jancis Robinson MW
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65% Grenache, 15% Mourvedre, 15% Syrah, 5% others. Blackish ruby. Sweet and actually not such a massive leap from Dugat-Py’s Premier Cru Gevrey. Big and rich and broad. Luscious and laid back. Lots of alcohol and charm. Very long and slightly hot on the end. Needs food to tame it. Middle-aged. Massive and sweet. Dusty finish. Maybe a bit over the top and jewelly but fun. (JR)
Ruby-red. The nose offers deeper and smokier aromas than that of the Telegramme, with cherry and herb qualities and a note of anise. Smooth, sappy raspberry and cherry flavors pick up a sexy floral quality with air. Attractively sweet and open-knit, this should be drinkable soon after release.
Pale to mid ruby. Some animal notes. Racy and gritty. Real punch here. And quite a bit of alcohol on the finish. (JR)
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Grenache/ Garnacha , Syrah / Shiraz, Mourvedre/Monastrell/Mataro, Cinsault
Red
Dry