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Domaine Bressy-Masson, Rasteau, Cotes du Rhone Villages, 2007
Here's another recommendation from Liner and Elsen (local wine shop). Apparently, this is pretty much a Chateauneuf-du-Pape white. But since just down the road, it's not technically within the appellation, it can't be labeled as such. So a ... |
Sep 21, 2008 |
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Domaine des Relagnes, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, 2004
The nose was mossy, black cherry, dirt (earthy), currant, fir (animal), rock, thyme, and lavendar (yeah, there was a lot to smell in that glass!). The taste was almost sweet -- very cherry. Red cherry. There was also moss and potting soil. The finish ... |
Aug 11, 2008 |
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Domaine Bois De Bouteille, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, 2003
This wine has nectarine and huckleberry flavors. It's spicy--the taste of cayenne pepper and cinnamon. Smells like bananas and nutmeg. It's a Jamaican-style wine--tropical goodness and fun. Unfortunately, it just couldn't stand up to the Pauillac we had ... |
Jun 17, 2008 |
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Domaine Olivier Hillaire, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, 2005
Smell: Dirt. Game. Meaty ... like liver. Pepper. Wild animals. Peaty ... Like a rodeo in my mouth. Mossy. Taste: Lipstick and moss. Blackberry, currant. The dryness of an apple. Cinnamon. Nutmeg. And aluminum. Finish: Peat. Nutmeg. Bark. And day-old ... |
Apr 22, 2008 |
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Barton & Guestier, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, 2001
Smell: Moss, pepper, straw, tangerine, and loganberry. Manure and barnyard (in a good way). Very earthy. The nose was very interesting. Taste: Manure (in a good way), blackberry and currant. Finish: Berry, kiwi and subtle citrus. Lighter than ... |
Dec 31, 2007 |
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'Val de la Pierre', Chateauneuf-du-Pape, 2006
Smell: Like champagne--currant, raspberry and blackberries. Taste: Rocky--the terroir. Nice tannins. A hint of raspberry and blackberry. Great drinking wine--great with food. This has major potential in several years. Finish: Mineral and rocky. Clean, ... |
Oct 31, 2007 |