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1990 M. Chapoutier Châteauneuf-du-Pape Barbe Rac Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rhône France Wine Tasting Note

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1990
M. Chapoutier Barbe Rac  (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
92
Beautiful, elegant, polished, silky textures and good concentration of ripe, dark and light red fruits are the highlight of the wine. Over the years, the nose has developed an intense barnyard aromatic quality that was almost too much for me. This was not quite as present in previous examples. This is fully mature. There is no reason to hold off popping your corks if you are sitting on a bottle. This was my last bottle from its original case.

Beautiful, elegant, polished, silky textures and good concentration of ripe, dark and light red fruits are the highlight of the wine. Over the years, the nose has developed an intense barnyard aromatic quality that was almost too much for me. This was not quite as present in previous examples. This is fully mature. There is no reason to hold off popping your corks if you are sitting on a bottle. This was my last bottle from its original case.

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This has been one of those great cases where every bottle has been terrific. This penultimate bottle was no exception. The nose opened with intense barnyard notes which faded after 20 minutes, when kirsch, garrigue, pepper, licorice, earth and mint notes came into play. Soft, round and packed with silky, lush cherries, this is drinking perfectly today.

This has been one of those great cases where every bottle has been terrific. This penultimate bottle was no exception. The nose opened with intense barnyard notes which faded after 20 minutes, when kirsch, garrigue, pepper, licorice, earth and mint notes came into play. Soft, round and packed with silky, lush cherries, this is drinking perfectly today.

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With an intense perfume made of up ripe, fresh cherries, red raspberries, wild strawberries, black pepper and earth, this is a very silky expression of old vine Grenache. Plush, elegant and sensuous, this fully matrue Chateauneuf du Pape delivers a long, polished, pure, ripe, red berry and spice filled finish.

With an intense perfume made of up ripe, fresh cherries, red raspberries, wild strawberries, black pepper and earth, this is a very silky expression of old vine Grenache. Plush, elegant and sensuous, this fully matrue Chateauneuf du Pape delivers a long, polished, pure, ripe, red berry and spice filled finish.

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90 Chapoutier Barbe Rac "Holy cow Batman, this smells like a barn. Or is it fresh cow chips"? " You're right Robin. It's like the Penguins lair, if he lived on land". Once you move past the strong Farmville scents, licorice, tar, herbs, cherries, garrigue, rhubarb and fennel are easy to find. This Chateauneuf du Pape is fully mature, soft in texture and ends with kirsch flavors. 95

90 Chapoutier Barbe Rac "Holy cow Batman, this smells like a barn. Or is it fresh cow chips"? " You're right Robin. It's like the Penguins lair, if he lived on land". Once you move past the strong Farmville scents, licorice, tar, herbs, cherries, garrigue, rhubarb and fennel are easy to find. This Chateauneuf du Pape is fully mature, soft in texture and ends with kirsch flavors. 95

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Fresh market herbs, black pepper, crushed strawberry and cherry and earthy scents make the perfume. Multiple layers of lush red plum, kirsch and raspberries. Full bodied, sweet and round, this mature Chateauneuf is a treat for the sense.

Fresh market herbs, black pepper, crushed strawberry and cherry and earthy scents make the perfume. Multiple layers of lush red plum, kirsch and raspberries. Full bodied, sweet and round, this mature Chateauneuf is a treat for the sense.

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When to Drink Chapoutier Cote Rotie, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time

Chapoutier Cote Rotie, when young, should be decanted at least 1-3 hours, give or take, allowing the wines to soften and open their perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.

Chapoutier Cote Rotie is usually better with 5-12 years of cellaring and should be at its best between 10-20 years of age.

Serving Chapoutier Cote Rotie with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips

Chapoutier Cote Rotie is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.

Chapoutier Cote Rotie is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised and grilled dishes. Chapoutier Cote Rotie is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms and pasta.

Condrieu, the white wine of Chapoutier is best served with a myriad of different seafood dishes, shellfish, crab, lobster, sushi, sashimi, chicken, pork and veal, as well as Asian cuisine.

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