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Domaine du Vieux Lazaret 2009 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Exceptionnelle

Domaine du Vieux Lazaret 2009 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Exceptionnelle

93 points
Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate
93 points
Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate

Mission Codename Mediterranean Diet

Robert Parker rated the superlative Vieux Lazaret Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Exceptionnelle not once, but twice. Here’s what he said each time:

“The limited production 2009 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Exceptionnelle (90% Grenache and 10% Syrah from 40- to 80-year-old vines, with the Grenache aged in concrete tanks and the Syrah in small barrels) is stunning. Beautiful floral notes intermixed with licorice, incense, black raspberry, black cherry liqueur and a hint of camphor are followed by a dense, full-bodied, opaque ruby/purple-colored wine with layer upon layer of fruit and texture. This wine is very 2007-ish in style and personality and should drink well for 15+ years.” (Oct 2010)

  • 92-94pts, Wine Advocate #191

“The deep purple-hued, savory Vieux Lazaret 2009 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Exceptionnelle (a blend of 90% concrete-aged Grenache and 10% small barrel-aged Syrah from 40- to 85-year-old vines) is a richer, fuller, more intense and compelling example of the traditional cuvee. Given the voluptuous nature and opulence of the 2009 vintage, this wine can be drunk now or cellared for 15 years. It is expansive and full-bodied with copious black cherry and black raspberry fruit notes intertwined with hints of licorice and incense. This seductive effort is irresistible.

  • 93pts, Wine Advocate #197
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What the Winery Says 2009 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Exceptionnelle

Domaine du Vieux Lazaret
Domaine du Vieux Lazaret
Grape Varietals
90% Grenache Noir, 10% Syrah
Region
Southern Rhone Valley, France
Vinification
Aged for 12 months in concrete vats, and 12 months in French oak barrels.

About the Winery Domaine du Vieux Lazaret

Domaine du Vieux Lazaret Winemaker
Domaine du Vieux Lazaret Winemaker
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