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Date Printed: 5/21/2013
Bosquet des Papes Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Chante Le Merle 2009
Bosquet des Papes Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Chante Le Merle 2009
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Wine Spectator rating: 93 points
International Wine Cellar rating: 93 points
PRICE ON 5/21/2013: $79.99

ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2006 International Wine Cellar rating: 92 points
2006 The Wine Advocate rating: 91 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:

 This wine has a beautiful red dress with bright violet highlights. The nose is very aromatic and both elegant and complex. It is elegant and long in the mouth. A powerful wine with the potential to cellar for several years.
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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.