Bosquet des Papes Chateauneuf-du-Pape Gloire de Mon Grand-Pere 2012
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The 2012 Châteauneuf du Pape A la Gloire de Mon Grand-Père is in no danger of falling over, still continuing to pump out black cherries accented by hints of roasted meat and asphalt. Full-bodied and muscular, this 100% Grenache still has some drying tannins on the finish. Rating: 94+
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Offers a dense, chewy feel, with briar, ganache and tobacco leaf notes giving this a distinctive texture, while the core of blackberry, fig and black currant fruit waits in reserve. An echo of licorice snap on the finish adds more intrigue. Best from 2015 through 2027. 650 cases made
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Since 1860, this domaine has been handed over from father to son by the Boiron family. For five generations, the philosophy of “Bosquet des Papes” estate is to produce laying down wines, meaning that they can be kept for many years, thereby respecting the traditions of Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines. The domaine is now run by Nicolas Boiron and his wife Jeanne-Claire.
Most of the wooden vessels in the cellar are foudres but they are using more and more demi-muids maybe by influence of Philippe Cambie.
The domain covers about 40 different parcels, a total of 32 ha of which 3.5 ha are Cotes du Rhone. The average age of the vines is about 50 years. A 3.5 ha plot with vines aging around 100 years are used for Cuvée Chante le Merle.