“...it comes close to rivaling the best La Cote Ronde I have tasted to date" ROBERT PARKER”

Attention Chateauneuf-du-Pape lovers, our newest offering hails from one of the regions greatest producers- Paul Autard. Awarding it 94 points, Parker says it rivals the La Cote Ronde he's tasted and we agree. This ethereal yet powerhouse CDP is shockingly delicious. Aged in 100% new French Oak, it delivers big bold flavors yet manages a balance and complexity rarely found. This rare gem is a MUST HAVE for any Napa red wine lovers curious to discover the unique charms of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, combined with bold "Napa" fruit.
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Paul Autard CdP La Cote Ronde 2009
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Robert Parker 94 Points
The outstanding 2009 Chateauneuf du Pape La Cote Ronde has the oak well-concealed beneath a cascade of black fruits. An equal part blend of Grenache and Syrah from 60-year-old vines (with the Syrah enjoying malolactic fermentation in barrel and aging in new oak), this wine displays plenty of licorice, creme de cassis, blackberry, subtle spice and a heady dosage of Provencal herbs in a full-bodied, thick, juicy style that never loses its place of origin despite the modern oak treatment. Full-bodied and powerful, it comes close to rivaling the best La Cote Ronde I have tasted to date, the 2007. It will be best drunk over the next 10-15 years.