Beaurenard Chateauneuf du Pape 2009

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (90/100) :

" The dense ruby/purple-colored 2009 Chateauneuf du Pape is a blend of 70% Grenache and the rest Syrah, Mourvedre and tiny dollops of Cinsault, Counoise, Muscardin, Terret Noir and Vaccarese, and spends 12-15 months in large, conical oak vats. It offers up notes of unsmoked cigar tobacco, roasted herbs, spice box, black currants, raspberries and cherries. Medium to full-bodied and luscious, it is ideal for drinking over the next decade. "

" One of the great old families of Chateauneuf du Pape, the Coulons have been biodynamically farming their vineyards for decades, which can’t be easy given the fact that they own over two dozen parcels spread throughout the appellation. "