Certainly the reputation of 2007 vintage in Chateauneuf du Pape is well known. But 2006 produced a bevy of delicious wines, that received excellent critical review, and which are drinking extremely well right now.
For this weekend, these wines are offered at a discounted price.
Domaine de Ferrand, $39.99/bottle on sale. “Bravay has also turned in a beautiful 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape displaying the classic, complex aromatic profile that he seems to achieve routinely. Aromas of black fruits, scorched earth, incense, licorice, pepper, and roasted Provencal herbs are followed by a full-bodied, rich, deep, long, concentrated wine with impressive layers of black cherries and black currants. Drink it over the next 10-15 years.” – WA 92 points
Clos Saint Jean Vieilles Vignes, $39.99/bottle on sale. “The 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes’ dark opaque color is accompanied by a gorgeous nose of incense, licorice, spice box, creme de cassis, cherries, and smoked meats. Notions of soy and fig are also apparent in this full-bodied, concentrated, sexy wine. Enjoy it over the next 12-15+ years.” – WA93 points
Domaine Rayond Usseglio & Fils Cuvee Girard, $29.99/bottle on sale. “Between the two traditional cuvees, the Weygandt imported cuvee, the 2006 Girard, is just richer, deeper, with more meat, lavender, and licorice, but both are very fine wines. The Girard gets the edge in points because tasting proves there is more there.” – WA 90 points
Domaine Charvin, $39.99/bottle on sale.“Charvin’s 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape has turned out to be one of the vintage’s top efforts. Lovely sweet notes of glove leather, roasted meats, spice box, ground pepper, kirsch, and raspberries are present in this deep, full-bodied 2006. More evolved than the 2007, with copious concentration, elegance, and a Burgundy grand cru-like complexity as well as freshness, it should be enjoyed over the next 12-15+ years.” – WA 93 points
Our 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape tasting is free, on Friday from 4PM until 7PM, and on Saturday from 12PM until 4PM.
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