Nicolas Père & Fils Le Jardin Du Pape Châteauneuf Du Pape 2020, Ac Rhône
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Critic Reviews (3)
Incredibly full and substantial fruit up front, first and foremost, above any structural elements that might want to...
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This Châteauneuf-du-Pape from artisan-négociant François-Xavier Nicolas, rooted in the Southern Rhône but who makes...
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A very ripe and heady example of Châteauneuf, shifting into the blueberry jam spectrum alongside plum pudding and...
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Community Reviews (1)
Châteauneuf-du-Pape has long been one of my go-to wines. I’ve always appreciated the earthy depth and leathery notes that made previous bottles so memorable. However, the last two I’ve tried have fallen short. I’m starting to wonder—has my palate changed, or has the wine?
This particular bottle was decent, with a well-balanced amount of tannins and some pleasant jammy flavors. But it lacked the complexity and earthy character I’ve come to expect from a Châteauneuf-du-Pape. It was fine, just not inspiring.
Tasted June 2025
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