Domaine Bois de Boursan Les Baud, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, France

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點(diǎn)擊次數(shù)：2528

Only made previously in 2003, the 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape les Baud is a 115-case blend of 85% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre, and 5% Syrah that was destemmed and aged mostly in stainless steel and 20% in new barrels. It lacks the classic, Provencal character of the other two cuvees yet has stunning depth and density in its pure black fruits, toasted spice and licorice-laced aromas and flavors. Rich, concentrated, full-bodied and unctuous, with sweet tannin, it too has another 10-15 years of prime drinking.

A relatively new offering, the Chateauneuf du Pape Les Baud (I have incorrectly spelled it “Baudes” on occasion) has only been produced in 2003 and 2007. The 2007, a 115-case blend of 50% Grenache, 35% Mourvedre, and 15% Syrah, is the most concentrated of the three 2007s as well as backward, tannic, and massive. There are copious notes of new saddle leather, truffles, graphite, and earth, but this wine requires 4-5 years of cellaring. It appears that the Versino family is trying to make an exceptionally long-lived Chateauneuf, but purchasers should not touch a bottle for at least five years. It should age for two decades or more.The Versino family is another that immigrated from Italy to Chateauneuf du Pape. The current proprietor, Jean-Paul Versino, has produced a bevy of beautiful wines from the Bois de Boursan’s 40+ acres of vineyards. In 2008, none of the special cuvees were made.Importer: J & R Selections, Lansing, MI; tel. (517) 772-3695, Arbor Way Imports, Boston, MA; tel. (71) 863-1753; and Louis/Dressner, New York, NY; tel. (212) 334-8191

The Versino family has been on fire for a decade. In 2003, they added another limited production (about 2,000 bottles), luxury cuvee from 80-year old vines cropped at 20 hectoliters per hectare, the 2003 Chateauneuf du Pape Les Baud. A completely destemmed blend of 50% Grenache, 35% Mourvedre, and 15% Syrah, it possesses a dense, saturated color, as well as a distinctive bouquet of mint, eucalyptus, ground pepper, melted licorice, sassafras, and black cherries. The complex aromatics are followed by an elegant, powerful, rich wine that builds incrementally in the mouth. Give it 2-3 years of bottle age, and drink it over the next 12-15. Importer: J & R Selections, Mt. Pleasant, MI; tel. (517) 772-3695 and Louis/Dressner, New York, NY; tel. (212) 334-8191

The Versino family has been on fire for a decade. In 2003, they added another limited production (about 2,000 bottles), luxury cuvee from 80-year old vines cropped at 20 hectoliters per hectare, the 2003 Chateauneuf du Pape Les Baud. A completely destemmed blend of 50% Grenache, 35% Mourvedre, and 15% Syrah, it possesses a dense, saturated color, as well as a distinctive bouquet of mint, eucalyptus, ground pepper, melted licorice, sassafras, and black cherries. The complex aromatics are followed by an elegant, powerful, rich wine that builds incrementally in the mouth. Give it 2-3 years of bottle age, and drink it over the next 12-15. Importer: J & R Selections, Mt. Pleasant, MI; tel. (517) 772-3695 and Louis/Dressner, New York, NY; tel. (212) 334-8191