Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

'A super showing for this wine, the 2009 Châteauneuf-du-Pape is meaty and intense, with black olives and black cherries equally sharing the spotlight. Full-bodied, rich and velvety, with a long finish, it may be just a bit coarse in texture, but it delivers happiness in the glass. Drink now or hold; it should drink well for at least another decade.' - Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate, 94/100 (Aug 2019)

'This is crammed with fruit, spice and structure, as braised fig, plum skin, cassis and anise notes wrestle with roasted apple wood, melted red licorice and tar for now. The embedded grip should carry the finish until this assimilates fully. Best from 2014 through 2024.' - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 94/100 (Dec 2011)