Robert Parker’s signature will not be used in any packaging, in the format of our logo or otherwise. We continue to maintain our strict policy of not profiting from the sale of wine. Endorsing wines for profit is in direct conflict with the policy we have maintained for more than 34 years. We have no plans to change this policy.
In a bit of breaking news in Bordeaux, Domaine Clarence Dillon, headed by Prince Robert…
Only 600 of these collectible Robert Parker Signature sets will be sold. The sets will sell at retail for a whopping 2,000 Euros retail, which equates to about $2,630 US dollars! The sets contain wines scoring 100 Pts from Robert Parker from the 2009 vintage.
The additional smaller tronconic vats we added in 2010 helps us with the selection. We can now vinify with one plot per vat and work with more precision in the extraction. With 2012, we didn’t need to push extraction too much.
Chateau Bon Pasteur along with 2 other Rolland family owned estates sells to Asian Investor who also owns vineyards in Napa, as he purchased the well-regarded Sloan winery for a record setting price, not that long ago.
Perfectly ripe fruits, high levels of concentration, lush, rich textures and long, expansive finishes with the ability to age and evolve best describes 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape!
Many elements go into making a great Chateauneuf du Pape vintage. One of the key components for a top year is when the traditional and classique wines perform well, producing, sublime, stylish and affordable wines.