Originally posted 1/28/01.
This was the first CDP I purchased. Back in the summer of '96, I had recently started working at a wine shop with Callahan and mentioned that I wanted to try something new. I had been mostly buying Cal Cabs and Bordeaux up to that point and he suggested this Chateauneuf. I have to say, it was a good recommendation and it went quite nicely with a braised lamb shank last night. My notes show that I paid $11.25 for the wine. I would assume the "normal" retail price was $14.99, or thereabouts. Makes one long for the old days.
1994 Domaine du Pere Caboche J P Boisson- Chateauneuf Du Pape, "Vieilles Vignes Elisabeth Chambellan"
A pretty ruby color in the light of a candle. Nice red fruit, pepper and light bacon aromas. On the palate, nicely integrated and drinking in prime time. The wine has a nice softness to it, yet remains solidly built. There's very enjoyable cherry, red raspberry, bacon and peppery flavors here. Silky and elegant. Very nice and an excellent value at the release price. A-/B+.
This was the first CDP I purchased. Back in the summer of '96, I had recently started working at a wine shop with Callahan and mentioned that I wanted to try something new. I had been mostly buying Cal Cabs and Bordeaux up to that point and he suggested this Chateauneuf. I have to say, it was a good recommendation and it went quite nicely with a braised lamb shank last night. My notes show that I paid $11.25 for the wine. I would assume the "normal" retail price was $14.99, or thereabouts. Makes one long for the old days.
1994 Domaine du Pere Caboche J P Boisson- Chateauneuf Du Pape, "Vieilles Vignes Elisabeth Chambellan"
A pretty ruby color in the light of a candle. Nice red fruit, pepper and light bacon aromas. On the palate, nicely integrated and drinking in prime time. The wine has a nice softness to it, yet remains solidly built. There's very enjoyable cherry, red raspberry, bacon and peppery flavors here. Silky and elegant. Very nice and an excellent value at the release price. A-/B+.