2000 M. Chapoutier Châteauneuf-du-Pape Barbe Rac Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rhône France Wine Tasting Note

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2000 M. Chapoutier Barbe Rac  (Châteauneuf-du-Pape) 95 The last bottle from a full case, and each has been a beauty. There is so much elegance here, and the sweet, red cherries offer intensity and purity. Silky in texture, with garrigue, licorice earth and Christmas spice, every sniff, sip and swallow is a treat. I am certain this will last another 5-8-10 years, but this is not a wine to hold. If you have a bottle hanging around, pop a cork. You'll be happy you did. The last bottle from a full case, and each has been a beauty. There is so much elegance here, and the sweet, red cherries offer intensity and purity. Silky in texture, with garrigue, licorice earth and Christmas spice, every sniff, sip and swallow is a treat. I am certain this will last another 5-8-10 years, but this is not a wine to hold. If you have a bottle hanging around, pop a cork. You'll be happy you did. 4,344 Views   Tasted Oct 20, 2017  • Buy This Wine For The Lowest Price DOWNLOAD TASTING NOTE | Post to 11 down and 1 more to go. This is fully mature, but it feels like it should its black cherry, spice, peppery, earth and fig character for at least another 5-7 years. Round, soft, and almost plush, the sweet, black cherry and kirsch in the finish sticks with you. 11 down and 1 more to go. This is fully mature, but it feels like it should its black cherry, spice, peppery, earth and fig character for at least another 5-7 years. Round, soft, and almost plush, the sweet, black cherry and kirsch in the finish sticks with you. 3,565 Views   Tasted Dec 24, 2016 Expressing deep spicy kirsch, black cherry, spice, pepper and earthy aromas, this luscious wine with its round textures and depth of flavor finishes with layers of supple spicy, black and red cherries with fresh strawberry jam. This sexy style of Chateauneuf du Pape is drinking perfectly today. Expressing deep spicy kirsch, black cherry, spice, pepper and earthy aromas, this luscious wine with its round textures and depth of flavor finishes with layers of supple spicy, black and red cherries with fresh strawberry jam. This sexy style of Chateauneuf du Pape is drinking perfectly today. 4,137 Views   Tasted Mar 25, 2011

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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