2009 Domaine Paul Autard Châteauneuf-du-Pape Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rhône France Wine Tasting Note
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2009
Domaine Paul Autard (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Forward, open and ready for drinking, the wine is soft, round and delivers a ripe, sweet, kirsch, black raspberry, thyme, smoke and spicy taste. This is not a wine to lay down for much more aging. 2,751 Views Tasted Jun 13, 2016 |
When to Drink Domaine Paul Autard, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Domaine Paul Autard can be enjoyed on the young side with 1-2 hours of decanting. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.
Domaine Paul Autard is usually better with 3-5 years of bottle age. Of course that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage. In the best vintages the wine should be consumed within 3-14 years after the vintage.
Serving Domaine Paul Autard with Wine, Food Pairing Tips
Domaine Paul Autard is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Domaine Paul Autard is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, stewed dishes, sausage, grilled meat, barbecue and cassoulet. Domaine Paul Autard is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, cheese, pasta, eggplant and tomatoes.
The white wine of Domaine Paul Autard is best served with a myriad of different seafood dishes, shellfish, crab, lobster, sushi, sashimi, chicken, pork and veal, as well as Asian cuisine.