Clos du Mont Olivet 2012 Chateauneuf-du-Pape ‘Le Cuvee du Papet’
Tasting Note
Much more concentrated than the traditional cuvée, the 2012 Chateauneuf du Pape La Cuvée du Papet is a blend of 75% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre, from the Montalivet, La Crau, Palestor, Bois Dauphin lieux-dits, that was aged 85% in foudre and 15% in demi-muids and small barrels. Its deep purple color is followed by fabulous notes of black raspberry, currants, crushed rock and peppery herbs. This flows to a medium to full-bodied, structured and classically put together Chateauneuf that has fresh acidity and no shortage of tannin. Give this beauty 3-5 years in the cellar, and enjoy bottles through 2032. (Jeb Dunnock for eRobertParker.com #215 Oct 2014 94/100)
At a Glance
Much more concentrated than the traditional cuvée, the 2012 Chateauneuf du Pape La Cuvée du Papet is a blend of 75% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre, from the Montalivet, La Crau, Palestor, Bois Dauphin lieux-dits, that was aged 85% in foudre and 15% in demi-muids and small barrels. Its deep purple color is followed by fabulous notes of black raspberry, currants, crushed rock and peppery herbs. This flows to a medium to full-bodied, structured and classically put together Chateauneuf that has fresh acidity and no shortage of tannin. Give this beauty 3-5 years in the cellar, and enjoy bottles through 2032. (Jeb Dunnock for eRobertParker.com #215 Oct 2014 94/100)
£56.50
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