Piedlong Rouge 2017
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Nez végétal et d’épices. Millésime issu d’une année particulièrement chaude et sèche, il fait partie des plus petites récoltes, en matière de volume, que notre région ait connues depuis les 40 dernières années. Très beau millésime ici mais dans une phase de fermeture.
La bouche est un peu dure, s’ouvre sur des arômes de pain d’épices, bourgeons de cassis.
A garder.
JAMESSUCKLING.COM – AUG. 29, 2018 – JAMES SUCKLING
93. A blend of 90% grenache for the Piedlong section and 10% mourvedre from the Pignan section, both old-vine parcels. The wild herbs and dried, wild red flowers and roses here are really something, together with grilled meat. Rick and succulent, very fleshy and intense. Drink or hold.
WINE ADVOCATE – #238 – JOE CZERWINSKI
(93 – 95). Yields were a paltry 12 hectoliters per hectare in the Brunier’s Piedlong parcel, so the 2017 Chateauneuf du Pape Piedlong contains only 85% Grenache (50% whole cluster), while the balance is Mourvèdre. It offers a lovely array of floral and herbal notes layered over raspberry and cherry fruit on the nose, while the palate is full-bodied but seemingly weightless. Fine and elegant already, it finishes long, with pure, almost crystalline lattice-like fruit and silky tannins.
JEBDUNNUCK.COM – AUG. 28, 2018
92-94. A wine that sees plenty of sterns and a big chunk of Mourvèdre. It comes from the Piélong lieu-dit and is mostly Grenache with around 10% of Mourvèdre. It offers a classic Grenache bouquet of raspberries, flowers, and spice, with an almort Rayas-like floral quality. Medium to full-bodied, structured and tannic, yet balanced and light on its feet, it’s a beautiful wine that shines for its elegance and finesse.
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