2010 Domaine des Senechaux Châteauneuf-du-Pape
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The 2010 Châteauneuf-du-Pape is delicious. Attention-grabbing aromas of tobacco, licorice, forest floor, cured meat and dates are all pushed forward. Crafted around smooth tannins, the full-bodied 2010 is both remarkably savory and elegant, capturing outstanding freshness. Touching the palate with concentrated, sweet-tasting fruit, this is one of the finest red Châteauneufs produced by the Cazes family since the acquisition of the Domaine in 2006.
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Jancis Robinson MW
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Sénéchaux's 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape still has a long life ahead of it. Leather, cedar and licorice notes accent fresh cherries on the nose, while the full-bodied palate manages to be warm, generous and creamy in texture while finishing crisp, intense and long.
55% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 20% Mourvèdre. Honest, meaty Grenache character. Minty, succulent, rich but not overbearing. Spicy finish, lots of dried herb complexity. Long, peppery finish. Pushes all the right buttons. (RH)