France Henri BonneauChateauneuf du Pape Reserve des Celestins

2008 Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve des Celestins

Henri Bonneau

93Average Score

Rhone / France

Red

Reminding me of the 1992 and a resounding success in the vintage, The 2008 Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve des Celestins is a seamless, elegant and beautifully complex effort that’s worth seeking out. Offering up notions of sandalwood, sweet cherries, pepper and exotic spice, it is medium-bodied, elegant and silky on the palate. Finesse-driven, with terrific complexity and nuance, this beauty is already accessible and a joy to drink. Enjoy it over the coming decade or more. Drink: 2013 - 2023. Wine Advocate #209 Oct 2013

Jeb Dunnuck Score: 93/100

12x75cl

1 Immediate | 1 Marketplace

£4,038.00

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Average Score

Jeb DunnuckScore: 93/100

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Product Details

Country

France

Region

Rhone

Sub-region

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

Product Type

Still wine

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Drinking Window