Name of Wine: Mas de BOISLAUZON , Chateauneuf du Pape
Producer: Mas de BOISLAUZON Winery
Classification: Appellation Chateuneuf du Pape Controle
Vintage: 2010
Price: £30
ABV: 13.5%
Where Bought: Great Wine Going Ltd.
Tasted with: Chris, Chipping Camden
Date Tasted: November 1st 2021
Appearance
The wine is deep ruby.
Nose
The wine has medium (+) aroma/ bouquet intensity of red cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant with hints of vanilla and a distinctive spicy notes of white pepper.
Palate
The wine is Dry with Medium acidity, Medium (+) cloying Tannins , High alcohol, Medium body and pronounced flavours of red cherry, blackberry, black cherry, blackcurrant, black pepper, tobacco, cooked prune, dried fig and undercurrent of earthiness.
The Finish is LONG.
Grape Varieties
Mainly Grenache (70%) with Mourvedre (25%) and Syrah (5%).
Country & Region
France / Southern Rhône / Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Quality & Conclusions
Very Good quality. The wine is well balanced with strong fruit concentration and noticeable tannins supported by good acidity well integrated. After 11 years in bottle the wine is displaying good tertiary characteristics described above and shows signs that it has significant aging potential. At this stage it is however lacking the complexity expected of an outstanding wine.
The texture is brambly.
Description & Rating
Wine Spectator described it as dark but racy and driven, with a gorgeous Turkish coffee note giving way to flavors of roasted fig, blackberry paste and baker’s chocolate. Polished and seamless through the finish, with a tarry echo adding grip and length. Best from 2014 through 2027. 2,500 cases made.
91 points WS
4 Stars