Reviews & Ratings

2006 Bosquet des Papes French - Rhone (Red Blend) "Chateauneuf du Pape Chante le Merle"

Winery: Bosquet des Papes

Vintage: 2006

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Chateauneuf du Pape Chante le Merle"

Wine Category: French - Rhone (Red Blend)

Grape blend: 85% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre & 5% Syrah

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Chateauneuf du Pape

State or country: France

Price: $60

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 90.7 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (93.99-90)

Review date: October 19, 2008

Wine Review: Wow, this wine is quite deceptive and impressive! This very dark opaque purple wine opens with a moderate black cherry like bouquet with a hint of spice. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, very approachable, and elegant with very tasty black cherry flavors. The finish of this wine is dry and its managed tannins sail on for a really long time. The deceptive part is while this wine is on your palate. You’ll have no visions of this wine being a wine to cellar. However, late into the finish the wines sneaky tannins show its age worthiness. It’s truly hard to find a wine that is so approachable now and has the ability to stand the test of time. I think this wine does that. Enjoy it with beef bourguignon. Cheers - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Not Available

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