2009 Domaine La Millière Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rhône France Wine Tasting Note
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2009
Domaine La Millière Vieilles Vignes (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Round, concentrated and polished, the wine is filled with sweet, ripe, kirsch, jam, sweet black cherries, spice and earthy qualities. Popped and poured, this is already enjoyable. 3,195 Views Tasted Aug 25, 2015 |
When to Drink Domaine Le Prieure des Papes, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Domaine Le Prieure des Papes can be enjoyed on the young side. Young vintages can be popped and poured, or decanted for about 1 hour, give or take. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.
Domaine Le Prieure des Papes is usually better with 3-4 years of bottle age. Of course that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage. In the best vintages the wine should be consumed within 3-12 years after the vintage.
Serving Domaine Le Prieure des Papes with Wine, Food Pairing Tips
Domaine Le Prieure des Papes is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Domaine Le Prieure des Papes is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, stewed dishes, sausage, barbecue, grilled meats and cassoulet. Domaine Le Prieure des Papese is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms pasta, eggplant and tomatoes.
The white wine of Domaine Le Prieure des Papes is best served with a myriad of different seafood dishes, shellfish, crab, lobster, sushi, sashimi, chicken, pork and veal, as well as Asian cuisine.
Domaine Le Prieure des Papes also owns 12 hectares of vines in the Cotes du Rhone appellation where they produce both red and white wine.