Fine Wine Online Auction

May 24, 2016

LOT 292

Lot 292

CLOS DES PAPES CHÂTEAUNEUF- DU-PAPE, 2007 (12)

CLOS DES PAPES CHÂTEAUNEUF- DU-PAPE, 2007 (12)
Lot 292 Details
CLOS DES PAPES CHÂTEAUNEUF- DU-PAPE, 2007 (12)

Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

It is unquestionably one of the great Chateauneufs of my lifetime, and I suspect it will merit a three digit score after another 3-4 years of cellaring. It exhibits what is probably the deepest color I have ever seen here, and the finished alcohol is a high (for Clos des Papes) 15.5%. Still slightly restrained because of its recent bottling, but wow, what potential complexity, mind-boggling richness, and compelling flavor profile are apparent. It is a sublime expression of the art of winemaking as evidenced by its dense purple color and big, sweet kiss of kirsch, framboise, blackberries, licorice, roasted herbs, and smoked meat. It hits the palate with a fascinating combination of substance, power, full-bodied authority yet extraordinary freshness, elegance, and precision. Give it 3-4 years of cellaring, and watch it unleash its glory over the next three decades. This is a prodigious wine of great quality from one of the most important reference point estates in Chateauneuf du Pape. 99 WA

Estimate $2,100-$2,500

Realised: $2,160
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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