89POINTS
16¼/20
Paul Jaboulet Aîné Chateauneuf-du-Pape Les Cedres 2011
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhone, Rhone Valley, FranceLes Cedres is an 80/10/10 grenache, cinsault and mourvèdre grown over several different terroirs using bio-dynamic practices. The grenache comes off the clay and limestone terraces, the mourvèdre is on sand while the cinsault pokes through the large rounded river rocks they call galets. The 2011 vintage looks to be an early drinker. Expect rich black cherry and raisiny notes on the nose and palate. The texture is soft with a wild game, pepper, garrigue finish. Drink now or keep for 3-5 years.Tasted: 18 November 2016Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:BC | $48.99 | 750ml | private wine shops |
AB | $39.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
ON | $43.25 | 750ml |
Blend: Grenache - Cinsault - MourvèdreCSPC: 279703UPC: 3105712650110