2007 Domaine Saint Prefert, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Collection Charles Giraud 1x750ml

Robert Parker 100

The utterly profound 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape Collection Charles Giraud (60% Grenache and 40% Mourvedre) offers up a smorgasbord of roasted meats, black currants, smoked garrigue, graphite and licorice. Utterly perfect on the palate, with a massive, broad, expansive texture that just won’t quit, it has a stacked mid-palate, loads of sweet fruit and a heavenly finish. Chateauneuf du Pape doesn’t get any better! [Jeb Dunnuck, 28/09/2017]

Anticipated maturity: 2012-2027

Vinous 95

Inky purple. Intensely pungent nose offers a kaleidoscopic array of dark berries, flowers and spices, with elements of licorice and dark chocolate adding depth. Creamy mulberry and cherry-cola flavors coat the palate, complicated by sexy floral pastille and fruitcake qualities. Extremely rich wine with great back-end power and finishing sappiness. [Josh Raynolds, 01/01/2010]