Domaine de la Biscarelle - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Anglaises 2012
Rhône
Red
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16,5/20
Jancis Robinson
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17,5/20
RVF (G&M)
"On the nose, it expresses race, lace and, above all, superior length of flavor. A cuvée with strength and finesse. The fruit is perfectly preserved. Magnificent selection of pure old Grenache vines (80 years) on sandy soil". (Le Guide des bonnes affaires du vin 2016 - Gerbelle & Maurange)
Features
Estate
Domaine de la Biscarelle
Cuvée
Les Anglaises
Vintage
2012
Designation
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
100% Grenache
Terroirs
sandy soils, mostly on hillsides
Viticulture
traditional and meticulous
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
traditional in concrete tanks for 4 to 6 weeks
Breeding
in concrete tanks for 18 months
Alcohol content
15%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
beautiful deep colour with dark, slightly bluish highlights
Nose
intense and complex. Aromas of liquorice, blue flowers, black fruits, spices and undergrowth.
Mouth
rich with fine but serious substance. Beautiful power and aromatic persistence on liquorice and black fruit.
Serve
at 16-18°C
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2025
Production
2000 bottles
Food and wine pairing
enjoy with game, roasted red meat or in sauce...
Domaine de la Biscarelle
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (2016 guide) 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)
About the domain :
Situated in the terroirs close to Orange, the 5 hectares of Châteauneuf-du-Pape include vines over a hundred years old, which explains the intensity of the 2012 presented. The Côtes-du-Rhône from the same estate are also remarkable, and the young winemaking couple now in charge are working in exemplary fashion. Before this wine becomes too well-known, give it a chance in your cellar.
RVF - Guide des Meilleurs Vins à moins de 20 euros € - Gerbelle & Maurange
Rated wine (2016 guide) 17.5/20 (Excellent)
About the wine:
On the nose, it expresses race, lace and, above all, superior length of flavor. A cuvée endowed with strength and finesse. The fruit is perfectly preserved. Magnificent selection of pure old Grenache vines (80 years) on sandy soil.
Jancis Robinson
Rated 16.5/20
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.2/5
out of 5 reviews
Note and review by M. JACQUES R. Published on 05/03/2017
Disappointing wine, flat nose, alcoholic palate with no length. No interest at all, far from the appellation's standards.
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Note and review by M. BERNARD L. Published on 05/12/2016
A disappointing wine, a little dull and above all alcoholic.
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Note and review by M. DAVID C. Published on 20/04/2019
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Note and review by M. WILLIAM G. Published on 13/06/2018
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Note and review by M. SEBASTIEN G. Published on 20/07/2016
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