Originally Posted by A1R3K

Chateauneuf du Pape

aria and aimee turned me onto this at her birthday party in l.a. last year at lucky strike. i been drinking it ever since. absolutely amazing.


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winemaker's notes:

"Barruol is a sharp guy who realizes that even though he was born, raised, and has his home vineyard in Gigondas, the greatest appellation of the southern Rhone is Chateauneuf du Pape, not Gigondas. He has access to some fabulous old vine Grenache plots, mixed with about 20% Mourvedre, from such sites as La Crau and Valoris. His outstanding, deep ruby-hued 2003 Chateauneuf du Pape exhibits elegant sweet cherry and briery notes intermixed with Provencal herbs, ground pepper, and earth in a full-bodied, layered, moderately tannic format. It will benefit from 1-2 years of cellaring, and should keep for 10-12 years."
-Wine Advocate 90-92 Points