Château de la Font du Loup Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2006

Red Wine

Courthézon, AOC Châteauneuf-du-Pape

60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 15% Mourvèdre, 5% Cinsault

Reviews / Ratings:

• Stephen Tanzer:  Rated 90-92
  
  
  "Deep ruby, vibrant blackberry and cassis aromas are pure and delineated, with suave baking spices and anise adding complexity.  Juicy and fresh, offering energetic dark fruit preserve flavors, silky tannins and good finishing thrust.  A sexy, pliant, immediately appealing midweight with crowd appeal."  (Josh Raynolds, Stephen Tanzer Int’l Wine Cellar, Jan/Feb 08)

• Robert Parker:  Rated 87-88
  
  
  “The dark ruby-colored 2006 Chateauneuf-du-Pape exhibits soft tannins, loads of fruit, attractive purity and charm, and a Burgundy-like floral/fruit-dominated style.  Drink this medium-weight Chateauneuf over the next 7-8 years." (eRobertParker.com # 173 Oct 2007)

• Bettane & Dessuave, Le Grand Guide des Vins de France 2009, rates the 2006 15/20 (tres bon vin)