2007 Chateauneuf du Pape

The outstanding 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape performed even better from bottle than it did last year from barrel. A blend of 83% Grenache and the rest Syrah, Mourvedre, and Counoise aged completely in neutral wood foudres, it exhibits aromas of pepper, roasted Provencal herbs, meat blood./juices, kirsch, and black currants. Savory, broad, and intense with velvety tannins as well as superb depth, this is a gorgeous Chateauneuf to drink over the next 10-14 years. Oct 2009, www.robertparker.com

Robert Parker    Score: 90/100