Henri Bonneau, Chateauneuf Du Pape Reserve Celestins

Henri Bonneau, Chateauneuf Du Pape Reserve CelestinsMedium bodied and quite forward for Bonneau Celestins, the wine is perhaps more interesting on the nose with its blast of garrigue, kirsch and thyme scented perfume. Soft, open and fruity, with a hint of black pepper in the cherry centric, earthy finish, this is already in its prime time drinking window. This is a nice Chateauneuf, but not a great vintage for Celestins.

(91-93)/2023+

lemongrass

I spent several hours with Chef de Caves Jean-Baptiste Lecaillon tasting through a wide range of 2009s vins claires

tannic profile

but it is among the most pleasurable wine in this tasting

with concentration and freshnesswhat you're aiming for in a wine like this where pure power might be too much

but in 2000 the fruit has enough intensity to nearly cover the tannins

Barolo Tre Tine shows silky but firm tannins and balanced acidity

plum and cassis notes that really stick with you

but this is a super-impressive wine in every way

bright ruby-red

this offers good potential for drinking over the next decade – but no further