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Chateauneuf du Pape 2010 Cuvee Capelane, Domaine de L'Arnesque |
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As good as Chateau de Beaucastel? Wine Express has offered this Chateauneuf exclusively to our customers since the 2005 vintage. 2010 is another killer vintage. When Decanter Magazine reviewed the 2009 Chateauneuf du Pape, Masters of Wine Jancis Robinson and Julia Harding tasted well over 200 wines. Of the 200 rated only 15 wines scored 18 or higher out of 20. The 2009 Domaine de L’Arnesque was one of them. Outscoring iconic wines like, Chapoutier Barbe Rac, Bosquet des Pape, La Nerthe Cuvee de Cadette, Marcoux Vielles Vignes and many more. And what's even more extraordinary is the fact that the wines it scored on par with are all 2-3 times the price— wines like Chateau de Beaucastel, Domaine de la Janasse Vielles Vignes, Domaine de Font Michelle, Roger Sabon Reserve and others. At under $30 a bottle by the case, it was probably the best Chateauneuf du Pape deal of all time!!
The 2010 is just in and it's Exclusive to Wine Express! The Biscarrat family have been wine growers in the area for 6 generations. Marie and Julien Biscarrat (sister and brother) took over the domain in 2005 and changed the name to Domaine de l'Arnesque, after the famed lieu-dit Arnesque in Chateauneuf du Pape. This is where their 12 acre vineyard is located, on the southwestern hill-side of the Mont Redon plateau. The Cuvee Capelane is made from very old vine fruit from that vineyard, up to 100 years of age. 100% Grenache aged in oaks vats for 12 months. Robert Parker rates the vintage overall at 97 points as compared to 93 for the 2009 vintage. You don't want to miss this!!!
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(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful) 5.0Beautiful CDP from a Fantastic Vintage! By Westchester Wine Guy from Wine Express - Entertaining
- Special Occasions
- Pairs Well With:
- Beef, Game
(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful) 5.0Stunning CDP, Flavors for Days By Strumerika from Mount Kisco By StC from Pensacola, FL About Me Aspiring Enthusiast - Entertaining
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- Pairs Well With:
- Beef, Chocolate, Pizza and Pasta
By NapaNut from On the Hudson About Me Aspiring Enthusiast - Entertaining
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- Game, Poultry
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