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Any Experience with recent Domaine de Senechaux (Ch. Du Pape)

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Any Experience with recent Domaine de Senechaux (Ch. Du Pape)

by Brian K Miller » Fri Apr 06, 2007 11:35 pm

Noticed a bottle of the 2004 for sale in a local wine merchant. I'm just now experimenting with Rhone, so... ????
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Re: Any Experience with recent Domaine de Senechaux (Ch. Du Pape)

by Randy Buckner » Sat Apr 07, 2007 12:05 am

As a matter of fact, yes. This is a pretty nice wine if you like a mixed red/black fruit profile with peppery nuances. The tannins are pretty soft -- it is approachable now and may not be a long ager (6-8 yrs.?)
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Re: Any Experience with recent Domaine de Senechaux (Ch. Du Pape)

by Brian K Miller » Sat Apr 07, 2007 2:12 am

Thanks, Randy. The "peppery" part sounds nice and something I look for.
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