2012 Clos des Brusquières Châteauneuf-du-Pape Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rhône France Wine Tasting Note

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2012 Clos des Brusquières  (Châteauneuf-du-Pape) 90 From a blend of 60% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 15% Mourvedre and 10% Cinsault, the wine reached 15% ABV. With fresh herbs, jam and sweet cherry scents the wine continued on that path all the way through to its soft kirsch finish. From a blend of 60% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 15% Mourvedre and 10% Cinsault, the wine reached 15% ABV. With fresh herbs, jam and sweet cherry scents the wine continued on that path all the way through to its soft kirsch finish. 2,357 Views   Tasted Sep 10, 2014  • Buy This Wine For The Lowest Price DOWNLOAD TASTING NOTE | Post to

When to Drink Clos des Brusquieres, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time

Clos des Brusquieres can be decanted for about 1 hour, give or take. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.

Clos des Brusquieres is usually better with 2-4 years of bottle age. Of course that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage. In the best vintages the wine should be consumed within 3-12 years after the vintage.

Serving Clos des Brusquieres with Wine, Food Pairing Tips

Clos des Brusquieres is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.

Clos des Brusquieres is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, stewed, dishes, sausage, barbecue and cassoulet. Clos des Brusquieres is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms pasta, eggplant, tomatoes and cheese.