Complexity. Spices. Wood. Meat, leather. Smooth. Spicy > Sweet. Rounded. Dry. Elegant type. 4th day much better. Chateauneuf Du Pape Habemus Papam Domaine Santa Duc 12 @9856, Toscan, 250126-250419 — 10 months ago
Exactly what I wanted, top shelf, beautiful apple floral, fruit, bark… a lot was captured in the distilling.
Nose,: Large, bright, clean, fresh apple, sweet cider, apple tree bark, rocks, soil.
Palette: Palette cleansing alcohol, followed with notes of fresh cider Apples, apple wood and oak, back palette predominate.
Medium finish
Used for in onions with light crushed anise seed for Moroccan spiced brisket, Apple & Honey Sangria, apples & date stuffed challah, as well as enjoyed on its own.
— 4 years ago
Toller Chateau-neuf du Pape. Degu SHL — a year ago
Barnyard funk, ripe red fruit, cinnamon, oak, cloves, and cola. Medium tannins, high alcohol, high acid, and medium finish. Big and hot. — 3 years ago
Lovely balanced mature grenache . Hint of cherries and dark fruit. — 8 months ago
This finished in Cognac barrels. It offers a much drier expression focused on wood characteristics. Savory and firm this would be good with some pate or foie. — 3 years ago
David Hale Smith
Apple lemon custard with fine bubbles and a dry finish. Interesting delight pairing with duck! — 6 days ago