Châteauneuf-du-Pape has a big reputation for big wines with big price tags. This one, a £25.00 bottle from Waitrose, is a real treat. It's very expensive (for me, at least) and comes with a Shiny Gold Award from Decanter on it. Let's have a little sip...
Aroma: Blackcurrant jam.
Flavour: Rustic, no holds barred with deep fruit flavours, low acid and soft mouthfeel.
Blackcurrant, morello cherry, candied peel and cinnamon.
Absolutely fantastic! Value for money is entirely subjective but I honestly think it's a fair price and would go without a week's worth of £3.99 wines for one bottle of this divine wine at the weekend. The tannins weren't any where near overbearing but with a bit of age, they should melt down nicely and improve the balance. 5 more years should do it.
This little bottle was greedily hogged between two people with fried lamb chops and a spinach, pecan and roquefort salad.
Wine Name: Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Producer: Domaine Font de Michelle
Grape/Blend: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, CinsaultVintage:2007
Alcohol: 14.5%
Alcohol: 14.5%
Country: France (Rhône)
Bought at: Waitrose
Price: £24.99
Value for money: ♦♦♦ Good
Over all rating: ♦♦♦♦♦ Outstanding
Over all rating: ♦♦♦♦♦ Outstanding
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