And on the 3rd day it showed the best — 9 years ago
Soy, white pepper, aircraft carrier of big plum jam and cranberry, a touch of heat on the finish, gentle allusions to leather, long way to go but good juice — 10 years ago
This is a silkier, more elegant vintage of the Chapelle, at least relative to the 2010, which was really in my zone, as well as the 2009, which I found over-the-top, but in both cases I think there was more stuffing there than here. This would've shown better if I'd opened it with white meat or even fish or something else where a lightweight presence and loose-knit structure is called for. It's an excellent wine in that idiom but lacks some of the solidity and grip it has offered in other years. It's not imbalanced at all, and the trademark stony mineral flavors are still here, it's just a slimmer version of its usual self. — 9 years ago
A delicious wine that should show even more in the next few years. With notes of kirsch and black currant, this soft, but complex wine is delicious. It has slight herbaceous undertones that round out the fruit forwardness. Probably one of the better Chat. Du Papes from this vintage. — 9 years ago
Syrah, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mourvèdre, Counoise, Cinsault and a white variety Le Rolle. Biodynamic since 1989 and made in a cathedral cave of stone cut from the cliff side. Simply marvelous... — 11 years ago
Lovely richness within a savoury framework and balanced acidity. — 9 years ago
I can't say no. — 9 years ago
Damn. Best in show, price wise. Not necessarily the wine everyone understands straight away, but to me it's pretty much ten on ten — 10 years ago
20130210素直な感じ — 11 years ago
Stanley Lipkin
2011. Light nose of raspberry & smoke. Good acid for food pairing. Beautiful for the price — 9 years ago