Reviews & Ratings

2010 Domaine Tour Saint Michel French - Rhone (Red Blend) "Cuvee du Lion Chateauneuf du Pape"

Winery: Domaine Tour Saint Michel

Vintage: 2010

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Cuvee du Lion Chateauneuf du Pape"

Wine Category: French - Rhone (Red Blend)

Grape blend: 75% Grenache, 20% Syrah & 5% Mourvedre

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Chateauneuf du Pape

State or country: France

Price: $52

Cases produced: 1,500

KWG Score: 93.5 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Excellent (94)

Review date: April 12, 2012

Wine Review: This dark ruby colored Chateauneuf du Pape was one of my favorite wines at this year's Boston Wine Expo. It opens with a very fragrant boysenberry and plum like bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, super smooth, and very well balanced. The flavor profile is a delicious black cherry and black currant blend with wonderfully integrated oak. The finish is dry and its well managed tannins sail along nicely. This is a terrific wine and it is built to be enjoyed in the near term. I would pair it with a filet mignon at your favorite steakhouse. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Not Available

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