Lascombes Vintage:2012 the 2012 Châteauneuf du Pape

the 2012 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvee Réservée is a classic

Cola-like notes complicate aromas of black cherry

and very difficult for me to taste without passion

It's still very young and tight

Lascombes Vintage:2012 the 2012 Châteauneuf du PapeFar less impressive after bottling than it was from cask, this wine is now a candidate for drying out given its hollow middle and hard, austere, angular finish. The color is medium ruby, the wine has moderate weight and sweet fruit in the nose and on the attack, but it closes down to reveal a tart, spartan personality. Anticipated maturity, 2000 2008. Neither the 1995 nor 1996 performed as well as they had in the past, both suffering from hard tannin,