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2008 Charvin Cahteauneuf du Pape....$41.99
The 2008 Chateauneuf du Pape is a sexy, medium to full-bodied effort with far more depth, richness and seductive powers than most Chateauneuf du Papes in this vintage. A classic blend of 85% Grenache and the rest equal parts Mourvedre, Syrah and Vaccarese has resulted in a deep plum/ruby-hued 2008 displaying loads of kirsch, pepper and licorice notes. The fruit is sweet, the tannins silky and the wine very seductive and evolved. Drink it over the next 7-8 years.
One of the most intelligent young Chateauneuf du Pape turks is Laurent Charvin. As I have written before, consumers are lucky that the entire production here is now estate bottled as opposed to being sold to negociants as it was prior to 1990. I always find Charvin’s wines come closest to those of Chateau Rayas, although the Charvin cuvees are slightly more concentrated.
Rated 90/100 The Wine Advocate
2008 Ferrand Chateauneuf du Pape....$38.99
An impressive example of the finest this vintage can offer, the 2008 Chateauneuf du Pape is a blend of 90% Grenache and the rest Mourvedre, Syrah and Cinsault from 80+-year-old vines aged in tank. The wine’s dark plum/garnet color is accompanied by a strikingly complex bouquet of grilled meat, seaweed, herbes de Provence, pepper, incense and abundant black currant and black cherry fruit. Medium to full-bodied and extremely perfumed with silky tannins as well as a long finish, it offers a smorgasbord of aromas and flavors that challenge the olfactory senses. Enjoy it over the next 7-8 years.
Rated 91/100 The Wine Advocate
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