Sometimes you just want something dark and rich. Prunes, strawberry jam, leather and dried flowers. Pretty ripe stuff but did the trick.
Sometimes you just want something dark and rich. Prunes, strawberry jam, leather and dried flowers. Pretty ripe stuff but did the trick.
Aug 1st, 2020
A good CNP
May 9th, 2017
Easy traditional Chateauneuf.
Easy traditional Chateauneuf.
Mar 13th, 2016
violets, suede & cured meats waft from the glass before dark berries, kirsch, crushed minerals, pepper, dried herbs & sage coat the palate ~ will be fun pairing over the next decade
violets, suede & cured meats waft from the glass before dark berries, kirsch, crushed minerals, pepper, dried herbs & sage coat the palate ~ will be fun pairing over the next decade
Oct 13th, 2015Fabulous brightness of strawberry and cherry and wet stones. Crushed herbs and sage.
Fabulous brightness of strawberry and cherry and wet stones. Crushed herbs and sage.
May 23rd, 2015
A little tight at PnP, but already delicious. After 24 and then 48 hrs open, it blossomed. Chocolate covered dark cherries, black raspberry, a touch of licorice and some char. Smooth tannins. Deliciously layered.
A little tight at PnP, but already delicious. After 24 and then 48 hrs open, it blossomed. Chocolate covered dark cherries, black raspberry, a touch of licorice and some char. Smooth tannins. Deliciously layered.
Jan 2nd, 2022
This was in very good shape, no age, still lots of body. Didn’t really blow me away, but it was solid.
This was in very good shape, no age, still lots of body. Didn’t really blow me away, but it was solid.
Sep 8th, 2020
This was better the second day. Robust and inky. Really great with our steak.
This was better the second day. Robust and inky. Really great with our steak.
Sep 7th, 2020
Usseglio is one of the finest Chateauneuf producers and this Cuvée Impériale has his 100+ years old vines. So think you can drink with a spoon. But its also really complex with all the spices ans flowers, garrigue and all. Outstanding. Needs several more years in the cellar. If you try before 2025 I suggest you decant 45 minutes before.
Usseglio is one of the finest Chateauneuf producers and this Cuvée Impériale has his 100+ years old vines. So think you can drink with a spoon. But its also really complex with all the spices ans flowers, garrigue and all. Outstanding. Needs several more years in the cellar. If you try before 2025 I suggest you decant 45 minutes before.
Jul 5th, 2020This a great Chateauneuf made with grapes from over a 100 year old vines. All the back fruit and spices you expect to find there, very bold and same time elegant as only very old vines can give. Long in the mouth, with a kaleidoscopic set of tastes. This is wonderful now but no rush, can be hold for decades. A stunning bottle no one should miss !
This a great Chateauneuf made with grapes from over a 100 year old vines. All the back fruit and spices you expect to find there, very bold and same time elegant as only very old vines can give. Long in the mouth, with a kaleidoscopic set of tastes. This is wonderful now but no rush, can be hold for decades. A stunning bottle no one should miss !
Aug 31st, 2019
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
