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Cuvée du Vatican Châteauneuf-du-Pape Réserve Sixtine(2004)

"Robert Parker - 93 Points A modern-styled but still classic Chateauneuf du Pape is the 2004 Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve Sixtine, which comes primarily from an old vineyard in La Crau (next to Henri Bonneau’s parcel) and tends to be a blend based on about 50% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre, and the rest various other red wine varietals from Chateauneuf du Pape. About 30% of it spends time in small new oak barrels and the rest in foudres. This wine exhibits dense purple color to the rim and a sweet nose of creme de cassis, graphite, licorice, and some Provencal herbs. It is meaty, rich, structured, read more...
Robert Parker
The Wine Advocate
Issue 169
91/100
July 2007
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James Molesworth
Wine Spectator
93/100
July 2007
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Decanter
4/5
May 2008
Warm, earthy fruit characters with spice and leather hints. Great extract and balance of powerful red and black fruit, soft tannins and a long, dry finish. Drink up to 2017.
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Wine Advocate # 163
Feb-06
(91-93)
April 2008
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Wine Advocate # 169
Feb-07
91/100
April 2008
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