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2012 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape

2012 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape

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Decanter

Review Date: 10/2020

At eight years after vintage, this is showing soft and approachable, with a lovely sense of freshness. It's still a little closed for now, so I would wait until at least 2022 before opening, but there is a bright, buzzing effect on the palate and great length, with orange peel on the tail. Tannins are a little more serious and squared off than some vintages. (MW)

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Wine Spectator

Review Date: 09/2014
A stunner, with a gorgeous cassis aroma that soars from the glass, reinforced by a core of cassis, cherry and plum pâte de fruit, hoisin sauce, warm ganache and well-roasted apple wood notes. Hefty, but suave and seamless. The finish lets graphite and licorice elements glide through. The structure is dense, polished and perfectly integrated, resulting in lovely length. Should be a beauty after cellaring. *Collectible, #7 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2014* (JM)

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Jeb Dunnuck

Review Date: 08/2019
Vincent is incredibly kind when it comes to opening older bottles and I was able to retaste the 2012 Châteauneuf Du Pape, which I think is an underrated vintage. It’s just now starting to round the corner toward its drinking plateau and offers lovely kirsch and blackberry fruits as well as plenty of garrigue and licorice notes. Medium to full-bodied, elegant, and seamless, it’s slightly closed on the palate and will benefit from another 2-3 years of bottle age, but it’s a brilliant wine.

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Wine Advocate

Review Date: 08/2019
Showing no bricking at all, the 2012 Chateauneuf du Pape is in its early maturity. There's a lovely mushroomy savoriness layered against black cherries and cola, earth and spice. Full-bodied, supple and almost creamy-plush in texture, it's ready to drink now yet should easily go another decade. (JC)
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Notes

John Livingstone-Learmonth for Cradle of the Rhône: "the red robe is quite full. The bouquet is just emerging, on black fruits, prune, nice clarity and an upright, fresh shape, light pockets of garrigue, the licorice of the Mourvèdre. The palate is close-knit, just entering its second phase, red cherry fruit, the mid-palate notably good. It lengthens well, releases juice towards the finish, tasty juice. This is slinky, appealing, the fruit bright, elegant and stylishly persistent. The fruit is indeed delightful, a winner." (10/2019)

Product Details

Origin: Chateauneuf du Pape, Rhone, France

Type/Varietal: Rhone Blends

SKU: #1211961