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M. ChapoutierCroix de Bois Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2006
Dry, Full Bodied style of Rhône Red
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Dry, Full Bodied style of Rhône RedGrown from 100+ year old Grenache vines, Chapoutier Croix de Bois Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a great example of how wonderful the 2006 vintage was in the Rhône Valley. The wines show amazing country herb aromas with touches of small goods and pepper notes. On the palate, deliciously viscous and oppulent while mainting perfect balance. Now 100% tank fermented, the wine is as fresh and lively as it's ever been.
Grown from 100+ year old Grenache vines, Chapoutier Croix de Bois Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a great example of how wonderful the 2006 vintage was in the Rhône Valley. The wines show amazing country herb aromas with touches of small goods and pepper notes. On the palate, deliciously viscous and oppulent while mainting perfect balance. Now 100% tank fermented, the wine is as fresh and lively as it's ever been.
Full bodied red wines have a noticeably textural mouthfeel with bold, complex flavours. Often deeply coloured.
Dry wines have no trace of sweetness at all.
- TypeRhône Red
- Size750mL
- RegionRhone Valley
- Current Vintage2006
- Standard Drinks9.2
- Alcohol Volume15.5%
- CountryFrance
- Brand NameM. Chapoutier
- Wine MakerMichel Chapoutier
- ClosureCork
- Wine SweetnessDry
- Wine BodyFull Bodied
Vintage 2006
92 points www.erobertparker.com
The 2006 Chateauneuf de Pape Croix de Bois reveals an intense Provencal herb character as well as peppery, roasted meat, garrigue, and kirsch liqueur notes, full body, good richness, and a long finish. Chapoutier's single vineyard Chateauneuf du Papes represent two different areas of the appellation, with the Croix de Bois coming from the eastern sector in the Bedarrides region. Chapoutier has adjusted the manner in which he ages these cuvees, as they are now completely aged in tank. Yields for this offering (made from 100+ year old Grenache vines in the Galets Roulets area) are typically less that .5 tons of fruit per acre. Both the Barberac and Croix de Bois are 100% Grenache.
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