Domaine Tour Saint Michel
Cuvée du Lion Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend
Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Right after uncorking this was a splendid #chateauneufdupape - classic Southern Rhône red fruit aromas with traces of garrigue notes, tastes of a bright beam of raspberry purée, plum compote, soft spices. Unfortunately this 2015 wine may have peaked a couple of years ago because the next day (despite wine fridge storage) oxidized raisin & prune notes dominated the nose though the palate was still respectable.
Right after uncorking this was a splendid #chateauneufdupape - classic Southern Rhône red fruit aromas with traces of garrigue notes, tastes of a bright beam of raspberry purée, plum compote, soft spices. Unfortunately this 2015 wine may have peaked a couple of years ago because the next day (despite wine fridge storage) oxidized raisin & prune notes dominated the nose though the palate was still respectable.
Jan 2nd, 2022
The wine is a deep garnet color, thin at the rim but never watery. Dark colors belie the milder flavors. Herbal, green herbs, ripe for roasting and casseroles. Undernotes of fruit, firm and warm but not too ripe. Succulent shish kebab fruit and roasted meat flavors. Took a good 45 min of decanting and then extra time in the glass, but well worth it. Had the 1.5 liter bottle.
The wine is a deep garnet color, thin at the rim but never watery. Dark colors belie the milder flavors. Herbal, green herbs, ripe for roasting and casseroles. Undernotes of fruit, firm and warm but not too ripe. Succulent shish kebab fruit and roasted meat flavors. Took a good 45 min of decanting and then extra time in the glass, but well worth it. Had the 1.5 liter bottle.
Dec 25th, 2018