2011 Chateauneuf du Pape Reine Bois
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Marked by scents of leather and dried leaves, the 2011 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee de la Reine des Bois still has some decent fruit lurking under those elements. You might consider giving it a brief decant to see if it shows better than it did on this night. It's still medium to full-bodied, ripe and round, just a bit past peak from this bottle, which came direct from the domaine.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Jancis Robinson MW
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Opaque ruby. Deeply pitched black raspberry, sandalwood and Indian spice scents are enlivened by a peppery nuance. Broad and sappy in the mouth, offering sweet red and dark berry compote flavors and a touch of licorice. Showing surprising depth for an '11, this wine finishes with excellent power and smooth, gently tannic persistence.
Thick and sweet but dry on the end. Taken to the limit but not enough juice. (JR)
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Grenache/ Garnacha , Syrah / Shiraz, Mourvedre/Monastrell/Mataro, Vaccarese
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Dry