2015 Mas de Boislauzon Châteauneuf-du-Pape Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rhône France Wine Tasting Note

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Spicy, polished, fresh and elegant, the wine serves up loads of fresh, spicy, red berries, stony tannins and peppery, fresh red berries from start to finish. The wine was made from blending 65% Grenache with 35% Mourvedre. This top wine is one of the best bargains in Chateauneuf du Pape for character and quality today.

Spicy, polished, fresh and elegant, the wine serves up loads of fresh, spicy, red berries, stony tannins and peppery, fresh red berries from start to finish. The wine was made from blending 65% Grenache with 35% Mourvedre. This top wine is one of the best bargains in Chateauneuf du Pape for character and quality today.

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When to Drink Mas de Boislauzon, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time

Mas de Boislauzon can be enjoyed on the young side with 1-2 hours of decanting. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.

Mas de Boislauzon is usually better with at least 5-7 years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage. In the best vintages, the wine should be consumed within 5-25 years after the vintage.

Serving and Decanting Mas de Boislauzon with Wine, Food Pairing Tips

Mas de Boislauzon is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.

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

The white wine of Mas de Boislauzon 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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