Clos Des Papes 2009 Clos Des Papes Chateauneuf-du-Pape 3 Liter

Red wine – 2009 – Clos des Papes Chateauneuf-du-Pape 3 Liter – France – Region: Rhone

2009 Clos des Papes Chateauneuf-du-Pape 3 Liter

Tasting Note:

The 2009 is showing better out of bottle than it was last year. Gorgeous kirsch liqueur notes raspberry jam forest floor spice box new saddle leather and a peppery spiciness are all present in this deep voluptuously textured open-knit Clos des Papes which is atypically forward luscious and approachable already. These wines often need a good 5-10 years of cellaring in the more structured vintages but the 2009 is gorgeous from the get-go. This full-bodied deep concentrated wine has a deep purple color and should drink well for 20-25 years without ever really closing down. Readers may want to think of this as a slightly more concentrated version of the 2003 which is one of the great stars of that vintage. Source: Wine Advocate

Rating: 95 RP Reviewed by Robert Parker Date: October 2011