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Date Printed: 5/22/2013
Bosquet des Papes Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Chante Le Merle 2006
Bosquet des Papes Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Chante Le Merle 2006
 (search item no. 96265)
collectible wine

International Wine Cellar rating: 92 points
The Wine Advocate rating: 91 points
PRICE ON 5/22/2013: $71.99

ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2009 Wine Spectator rating: 93 points
2009 International Wine Cellar rating: 93 points
2009 The Wine Advocate rating: 92 points
2005 The Wine Advocate rating: 94 points
2005 International Wine Cellar rating: 94 points
2004 International Wine Cellar rating: 92 points
2001 The Wine Advocate rating: 92 points
1999 Wine Spectator rating: 93 points
1998 The Wine Advocate rating: 93 points
1998 International Wine Cellar rating: 92 points
1990 The Wine Advocate rating: 96 points

Winemaker's Notes:

 "Deep red. Superripe, roasted cherry and plum aromas are complicated by garrigue, smoked meat and tapenade. Surprisingly energetic on the palate, with deep but focused dark fruit liqueur and bitter chocolate flavors. Stains the palate, finishing sweet, broad and long. Deeper and more powerful than the Tradition but I prefer that wine's relative finesse."
-International Wine Cellar 90-92
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About Bosquet des Papes:

 This estate is owned by the meticulous Maurice Boiron and is consistently among the finest wines of the appellation. The vineyards are planted to 75% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 8% Mourvedre, 5% Cinsault and 2% Vaccarese. There are 40 different parcels dispersed throughout the appellation. Average age of the vines is 35-40 years with some of the Grenache nearly 100 years old.