Berry Bros & Rudd review: Despite this, and maybe, paradoxically, because of it, the wine has improvedvirtually beyond recognition.The rich core of sweet fruit remains, but is nowmore concentrated and much more focused. The tannins are wonderfully woven, thearomatics infused with notes of chocolate and garrigue; the palate isprofoundly satisfying. All in all very Châteauneuf Du Pape, but now fromthe top drawer; the Bordelais savoir faire subtly but memorably infused. Theeponymous old men who read more...Berry Bros & Rudd review: Despite this, and maybe, paradoxically, because of it, the wine has improvedvirtually beyond recognition.The rich core of sweet fruit remains, but is nowmore concentrated and much more focused. The tannins are wonderfully woven, thearomatics infused with notes of chocolate and garrigue; the palate isprofoundly satisfying. All in all very Châteauneuf Du Pape, but now fromthe top drawer; the Bordelais savoir faire subtly but memorably infused. Theeponymous old men who adorn the label will have very good reasons to bepleased! (Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer) Please note that we have frozen VAT at15% on the case price of this wine in the 2010 January Sale. The sale ends atmidnight on Sunday 31st January.    (hide)

Community Tasting Notes (average 91.3 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 6 notes)

Rating for France-Rhône-Châteauneuf-du-Pape: 92 (slightly better than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: young, aging quickly, could be good now<br/>

not so impressive.