2010 Chateauneuf du Pape Haut Brusquieres
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The 2010 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Spéciale Les Hautes Brusquières comes from a cool terroir in the northern part of the appellation and is 60% Grenache and 40% Mourvèdre brought up in a mix of tank and barrel. It’s always the biggest and most opulent of the special cuvées from this terrific estate, and the 2010 is still young, but just starting to turn the corner and hit its drinking plateau. Garrigue, blackcurrants, crushed rocks, pepper, and a gorgeous meatiness all emerge from the glass, and it’s elegant, layered, yet powerful on the palate. This beauty has richness and grace on the palate, with plenty of underlying structure. It will continue drinking brilliantly for another 10-15 years and keep even longer.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
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The 2010 vintage is easily the greatest vintage for this estate to date. The 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape les Hautes Brusquières Cuvee Speciale is a total blockbuster that sports an inky purple color as well as heavenly notes of dark fruits, roasted herbs, licorice, cured meats and garrigue. Unctuous, ripe, full-bodied, massively concentrated and yet impeccably balanced, it will have 20-25 years of overall longevity.
Vivid ruby. Black raspberry, cola and potpourri on the highly perfumed nose. Sappy and densely packed, offering sweet red and dark berry compote flavors and a touch of lavender pastille. Closes smooth and broad, with resonating spiciness and excellent clarity.
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Grenache/ Garnacha , Syrah / Shiraz, Counoise
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Dry