-
97
/ 100
Jeb Dunnuck -
97
/ 100
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Red
Classification
Syrah
Variety
2010
Vintage
1.5L (Magnum)
Bottle Size
France
Country
Rhone Valley, Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Region
15.5%
Alcohol %
5-10 Years
Cellaring
Scores
97 / 100"The 2010 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Spéciale Les Hautes Brusquières comes from a cool terroir in the northern part of the appellation and is 60% Grenache and 40% Mourvèdre brought up in a mix of tank and barrel. It’s always the biggest and most opulent of the special cuvées from this terrific estate, and the 2010 is still young, but just starting to turn the corner and hit its drinking plateau. Garrigue, blackcurrants, crushed rocks, pepper, and a gorgeous meatiness all emerge from the glass, and it’s elegant, layered, yet powerful on the palate. This beauty has richness and grace on the palate, with plenty of underlying structure. It will continue drinking brilliantly for another 10-15 years and keep even longer."
- Jeb Dunnuck
97 / 100
"The 2010 vintage is easily the greatest vintage for this estate to date. The 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape les Hautes Brusquières Cuvee Speciale is a total blockbuster that sports an inky purple color as well as heavenly notes of dark fruits, roasted herbs, licorice, cured meats and garrigue. Unctuous, ripe, full-bodied, massively concentrated and yet impeccably balanced, it will have 20-25 years of overall longevity. (JD) Inner quote mark (10/2012)"
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Tasting Notes
Jammy blackberry, stone, earth, Provencal herbs, black raspberry jam and spice aromas are all over the place. This voluptuous, full bodied wine finishes with a big mouthful of sweet, jammy berries and kirsch. This is worth buying by the case!
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity