Clos du Mont Olivet Chateauneuf du Pape la Cuvee du Papet 1989

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Winery:

Clos du Mont Olivet

Varietal:

Red Rhone Blend

Region:

France > Rhone Valley > Southern Rhône > Châteauneuf-du-pape

Type:

Red Wine

Color:

Drink Dates:

Drink Now - 2020

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User Tags:  fruits, earthy, nose, tannins, bottling, rich, spicy, mushroom, fine, canned/cooked 

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What to Expect

The Grand Vin of the Southern Rhone Valley, Châteauneuf is perhaps the quintessential blended wine. With 13 varieties of grapes allowed, 15 if you included both the light and dark skinned varieties of Grenache and Picpoul, each winemaker has the ability to craft a unique and distinct interpretation of the soils and climates of the region. While few producers use all or even most of the 13 varieties, most rely on Grenache to form the heart and soul of their wines. These are rather big and distinctly warm climate wines that are rich with alcohol. The tannins of Grenache are modest, so many of these wines require little aging to be enjoyed; yet many can improve over the course of a decade. Typically one finds rich strawberry and red cherry tones in Châteauneuf with complicating notes of herbs and lavender, frequently referred to as "garrigue". There are frequently notes of game, leather and tar, typical of Syrah and Mourvedre - two other important components of many wines.

Editorial Reviews

Gregory-
Dal Piaz

Hand of Snooth Voice of Snooth

7,117

A classic nose full of balck olives, herbs, shoe leather, lavender, burnt blackberry pie drippings and a hint of mushroom and funk. Rich and smooth in the mouth with bright acidity backing up black berry fruit with edges of mushroom and truffle. The tannins are a touch drying and the finish is a touch short, this is passing peak but still a compelling wine. 91pts

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March 2009

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