2012 Bosquet des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Chante Le Merle Vieilles Vignes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rhône France Wine Tasting Note
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Bosquet des Papes Chante Le Merle Vieilles Vignes (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Sensuous layers of sweet red fruits, spice and kirsch lay the groundwork for the elegant, ripe, spicy, round finish. Using 85% Grenache, 10% Syrah and 5% Mourvedre, the wine reached 14.5% ABV. 2,866 Views Tasted Sep 17, 2014 |
When to Drink Bosquets des Papes, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Bosquets des Papes can be enjoyed on the young side, but the wine is much more interesting with age. Young vintages can be popped and poured, or decanted for 1-3 hours. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.
Bosquets des Papes is usually better with 3-7 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 Bosquets des Papes with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips
Bosquets 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.
Bosquets des Papes is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, stewed, and grilled dishes, sausage, cassoulet, eggplant, and tomatoes. Chateau Beauchene is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, pasta, and cheese.
The white wine of Bosquets 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 and cheese.