You did a great job (as usual) covering a lot of ground. The CdP vs CA comparison was a good way to explain the difference in style. Keep the fun coming! 🍷
So glad to see you taste Kunin's Pape Star. Seth Kunin was an amazing winemaker who left us way too soon. If you get a chance you should try their Pape Star Blonde as well.
Great video, as usual. I've been drinking Rhone Blends from all over the wine world when I'm able to find them. My favorite place outside of the Rhone is Spain. Blends with Garnacha leading the way kick huge amounts of ass. I'll be waiting for your take on Chianti Classico, another ass-whooping region that produces wine we, mortals, can actually purchase. Hoping to see Chinon in that format as well.
Wonderful wine and an excellent presentation! You always look amazing, though I have to say I really liked your black hair and your previous makeup style-it suited you beautifully!
Great video! Love CDP, it can be a real stunner and you’re right very aromatic, plus doesn’t take forever to age. At a recent dinner the 2016 Janasse Chaupin was really singing and the fav of guests over several 99/100 point Bordeaux.
Impressive content, Wine Folly. Looking forward to your next upload from you. I pressed the thumbs up icon on your video. Keep up the fantastic work! Your exploration of Châteauneuf-du-Pape's history and its impact on the wine industry was fascinating. How do you think the recent trends in natural wine production will influence traditional regions like Châteauneuf-du-Pape in the coming years?
Great question! I think that it's not necessarily CdP that's slow, it's the buyers who still want the ol' style. However, considering the prices seem to be much lower than other high-end wine regions, it has the opportunity to budge. I was enthusiastic that the wine we tried is now practicing organic. Apparently about 30% of the vineyard area in CdP is organic now...which just shows us how close they are to natural winemaking.
Like most Americans, my entrance in to the wine world was through Cali and WA reds. Big, bold and fruit forward. Tooth stainers, if you will. But over time I began to appreciate the subtleties that can be found in the old world and my first foray in to said world was Côtes du Rhône. Of course, as I learned about the region CDP became coveted and it remains a great love to this day. That said, there are so many wonderful "named villages" in addition to CDP and many offer great value. Cairanne, Vacqueyras and Gigondas for example. To this day I love all wines that are good but still, my true love is the Southern Rhone.
I'll be 100% honest with you... I've never liked French wines (or California wines, for that matter). Italian and German wines are my favorite. However, with that being said, you've piqued my curiosity. I think I'll give this one a try. Thank you ❤🍷🤗
@Winefolly Really? I'd consider myself just a simple guy with simple tastes. But thank you. I'll take that as a compliment. By the way, I've subscribed. I'd also like to invite you to my ASMR Cigar Lounge. There's never any talking. And besides cigar smoking, sometimes I also enjoy my aromatic tobacco pipe, as well as wine, cognac, scotch, bourbon, and even morning coffee with pastries.
You should also try the Australian version, Charles Melton wines, Nine Popes, a Barossa cndp blend. Delicious. Or try John Duval plexus sgm, available from Old bridge cellars Napa. 🇦🇺🍷😎👍
I’ve got a bottle of Kunin’s Pape Star in my wine fridge right now, from my visit at their Santa Barbara tasting room in August! What a surprise to see. Also took home their Syrah, Roussanne, Chenin Blanc, and a 100% Counoise that we got our host to uncork that was off-menu! Great winery.
A real CDP wine lover I was in CDP and enjoyed tasting at Pegau and CSJ. The 2022 is vintage is on fire So if you are lucky enough, buy the CDP from 2015,2016,2020, and wait for the 2022! Just MHO
I really like this kind of wine 🍷. Bought my first bottle this past winter and have bought a few more since then. This is an update to the comment that I placed a short time ago. I found a case for a good deal and just ordered it.
16% 😱 A full bodied wine can still be 13.8% to 14% … Grenache only? Is that really a good expression of CdP? What about Tablas Creek in Paso Robles? I have found them to be an amazing producer of CdP grown in the US…. Nice video overall!
Heya, yeah, it was a good example. Even at 16% which I agree... that's a doozy! I'm not sure what you're asking about Tablas Creek. Do you mean as a ringer for CdP? They are not a CdP producer because they are in Paso Robles.
I have to say after paying for a good vintage Beucastel CDP, Cru Cote du Rhone Villages is way more interesting and I feel CDP has rested on it's laurels somewhat.
I think you're right about the laurel-resting. They've had some brutal hot, drought conditions in past years. But, with 30% of their vineyards practicing organic, I think we'll start to see an evolution. Hopefully.
Indeed...CBC has an excellent pedigree and in most cases, CDP is superior to about 7 out of 10 times in other Countries/Regions and or AVA'S when the discussion is Red Blends...!! Thanks for your time Wine Folly !! Love your work !! 😎🍷☮♥️✴🌟
Clickbait headline “the best French red!” Is unworthy of you and unworthy of Wine Folly. So “better” than a Grand Cru Burgundy from a great vintage? “Better” than Petrie from a great vintage? And so on…..
Outstanding presentation as always - love the enthusiasm and the easy-to-follow style. Especially love the 'geeky' tips!
Thanks so much!
You did a great job (as usual) covering a lot of ground. The CdP vs CA comparison was a good way to explain the difference in style. Keep the fun coming! 🍷
So glad to see you taste Kunin's Pape Star. Seth Kunin was an amazing winemaker who left us way too soon. If you get a chance you should try their Pape Star Blonde as well.
It was a great wine! I was sorry to hear about Seth's passing. His talent lives on past his vintage.
Great video, as usual. I've been drinking Rhone Blends from all over the wine world when I'm able to find them. My favorite place outside of the Rhone is Spain. Blends with Garnacha leading the way kick huge amounts of ass.
I'll be waiting for your take on Chianti Classico, another ass-whooping region that produces wine we, mortals, can actually purchase. Hoping to see Chinon in that format as well.
Agree 100%!
Wonderful wine and an excellent presentation! You always look amazing, though I have to say I really liked your black hair and your previous makeup style-it suited you beautifully!
Ah, yes. I did dyed it black 20 years. I tried to go natural, but you're right: no one seems to like it as much. Funny this.
Great video! Love CDP, it can be a real stunner and you’re right very aromatic, plus doesn’t take forever to age. At a recent dinner the 2016 Janasse Chaupin was really singing and the fav of guests over several 99/100 point Bordeaux.
Impressive content, Wine Folly. Looking forward to your next upload from you. I pressed the thumbs up icon on your video. Keep up the fantastic work! Your exploration of Châteauneuf-du-Pape's history and its impact on the wine industry was fascinating. How do you think the recent trends in natural wine production will influence traditional regions like Châteauneuf-du-Pape in the coming years?
Great question! I think that it's not necessarily CdP that's slow, it's the buyers who still want the ol' style. However, considering the prices seem to be much lower than other high-end wine regions, it has the opportunity to budge. I was enthusiastic that the wine we tried is now practicing organic. Apparently about 30% of the vineyard area in CdP is organic now...which just shows us how close they are to natural winemaking.
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Thank you Wine Folly
Like most Americans, my entrance in to the wine world was through Cali and WA reds. Big, bold and fruit forward. Tooth stainers, if you will. But over time I began to appreciate the subtleties that can be found in the old world and my first foray in to said world was Côtes du Rhône. Of course, as I learned about the region CDP became coveted and it remains a great love to this day. That said, there are so many wonderful "named villages" in addition to CDP and many offer great value. Cairanne, Vacqueyras and Gigondas for example. To this day I love all wines that are good but still, my true love is the Southern Rhone.
Love this! Yes! The 19 crus of Côtes du Rhone offer great alternatives... stupendous value. Been really into the reds of Rasteau lately :)
I'll be 100% honest with you... I've never liked French wines (or California wines, for that matter). Italian and German wines are my favorite. However, with that being said, you've piqued my curiosity. I think I'll give this one a try.
Thank you ❤🍷🤗
Italian and German wines are for complex palates! :)
@Winefolly
Really? I'd consider myself just a simple guy with simple tastes.
But thank you. I'll take that as a compliment.
By the way, I've subscribed.
I'd also like to invite you to my ASMR Cigar Lounge. There's never any talking. And besides cigar smoking, sometimes I also enjoy my aromatic tobacco pipe, as well as wine, cognac, scotch, bourbon, and even morning coffee with pastries.
You should also try the Australian version, Charles Melton wines, Nine Popes, a Barossa cndp blend. Delicious. Or try John Duval plexus sgm, available from Old bridge cellars Napa. 🇦🇺🍷😎👍
I’ve got a bottle of Kunin’s Pape Star in my wine fridge right now, from my visit at their Santa Barbara tasting room in August! What a surprise to see. Also took home their Syrah, Roussanne, Chenin Blanc, and a 100% Counoise that we got our host to uncork that was off-menu! Great winery.
I thought the Kunin was a great buy!
CDP my absolute fav!
CdP is a great tasting wine, I always have a bottle or two handy.
Great review 😁
A real CDP wine lover
I was in CDP and enjoyed tasting at Pegau and CSJ.
The 2022 is vintage is on fire
So if you are lucky enough, buy the CDP from 2015,2016,2020, and wait for the 2022!
Just MHO
Love this comment! Giving some real good clues!
I love the way you are, the way you move... ❤
This was my gateway to all wine. It was an epiphany!
That's cool. I think the Southern Rhone did it for me too honestly. Just a simple GSM Blend!
Nice job, Madeline.
Perfect 🍷
I really like this kind of wine 🍷. Bought my first bottle this past winter and have bought a few more since then. This is an update to the comment that I placed a short time ago. I found a case for a good deal and just ordered it.
legendary wine and explainer
CdP is lovely, but I enjoy Gingondas as much for way less money.
It's a super value!
Find southern Rhône often too heavy, if 15%, they’re even a bit sweet😖
This wine was definitely not sweet, but it was a doozy at 16! I know only a few varieties like Grenache and Zinfandel that can ferment that hight.
16% 😱 A full bodied wine can still be 13.8% to 14% … Grenache only? Is that really a good expression of CdP? What about Tablas Creek in Paso Robles? I have found them to be an amazing producer of CdP grown in the US…. Nice video overall!
Heya, yeah, it was a good example. Even at 16% which I agree... that's a doozy! I'm not sure what you're asking about Tablas Creek. Do you mean as a ringer for CdP? They are not a CdP producer because they are in Paso Robles.
I have to say after paying for a good vintage Beucastel CDP, Cru Cote du Rhone Villages is way more interesting and I feel CDP has rested on it's laurels somewhat.
I think you're right about the laurel-resting. They've had some brutal hot, drought conditions in past years. But, with 30% of their vineyards practicing organic, I think we'll start to see an evolution. Hopefully.
Indeed...CBC has an excellent pedigree and in most cases, CDP is superior to about 7 out of 10 times in other Countries/Regions and or AVA'S when the discussion is Red Blends...!! Thanks for your time Wine Folly !! Love your work !! 😎🍷☮♥️✴🌟
14% or more achohol though too mutch for me
26%!! Yikes. Might as well get a bottle of Port! Lol
16% but yeah. Still! that's about as high as dry non-fortified wines get!
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$20 at Trader Joe's
Whoa!! which one?
No it's not
ah ok. what's your favorite then?
@@winefolly I just guess your thumbnail saying "The best french red ?" is not that serious, but I got baited, well done
Clickbait headline “the best French red!” Is unworthy of you and unworthy of Wine Folly.
So “better” than a Grand Cru Burgundy from a great vintage? “Better” than Petrie from a great vintage?
And so on…..
Ha. Indeed. I could never pick the best, no one would agree with me. That's why there's a question mark at the end.