Les Grandes Serres Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Pigna

Les Grandes Serres

Other · Red Rhone Blend
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2001 Other 89/100
Red Rhone Blend
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Taster #3441 · Sep 30, 2014
89/100
garnet, clear rim, tannins falling out, medium/long finish, stewed plum, l/m acid, medium finish. drink now
2001 vintage
Taster #3761 · May 18, 2014
Purchased nearly 10 years ago and cellared carefully. Medium bodied with a nose and flavors that are reminiscent of the old style Rhones, but just barely so. Nice fruit flavors balanced with a little tannin. Drinking well.
2001 vintage
Taster #4762 · Mar 7, 2014
92/100
Much better than last bottle. Age gave it leather and tobacco, nice depth.
2001 vintage
Taster #6168 · Dec 7, 2013
90/100
Quite a good CdP. Sadly, it is my last, the second-to-last having shattered in my cellar. I recognized the quite enjoyable bouquet, however, both in my glass and lingering in my cellar. This reasonably priced CdP aged well and speaks well of this property.
2001 vintage
Taster #6270 · Sep 1, 2013
Slick, extracted, polished fruit. I remember buying this because of Parker's high rating, back then when I was chasing points. Modern style Chateauneuf du Pape and as much as I'd like to say I like this for what it is, I really don't. Lacks soul. Not for me.
2001 vintage
Taster #4762 · Dec 24, 2012
88/100
Strong notes of tobacco and 'barnyard'. Not altogether pleasant, but not revolting. Start is better than the finish...
2001 vintage
Taster #9594 · Aug 17, 2012
90/100
Still dark garnet with ruby ring. Pleasantly surprised,light ot medium body, with nice integrated tannins, more complex than expected on mid- palette with dark fruit, hint of leather,wet earth and tobacco, and pleasant medium long and gradual finish. Better than expected from previous tastings so may be bottle variation form same case.
2001 vintage
Taster #5698 · Dec 17, 2010
89/100
Dinner at Roland's (Casa Rolando) : Tasted double-blind. Lots of anise on the nose, palate and through to the very solid finish, along with a sandalwood dust. Fruit is dark with soy tones yet rounder than its peers in the vintage that I've tasted so far. The fragrant sawdust is a bit distracting for me but I can see how some might regard it as an attractive secondary note. I do like that long finish, though. Great for the price.
2001 vintage
Taster #6270 · Aug 15, 2009
From 1/2 btl. Still extracted with slick, polished cherry fruit, but this has come around since I tasted it last and is now showing some secondary, earthy notes. Okay.
2001 vintage
Taster #7885 · Dec 31, 2007
87/100
Double decanted 3 hours before drinking. Beautiful dark bloody garnet color. Lovely aromas of spicy plums, smoky bacon and that telltale "barnyard" nose of Southern Rhones. In mouth, quite full and assertive notes mirroring the aromas. Strangely, about an hour and a half later turned downward and gave off funky "stewed" smells. Had to leave party with half bottle still remaining.....overall a very nice ripe wine.
2001 vintage
Taster #6295 · Nov 16, 2007
I agree with the others' characterization of the color, nose, and palet. Although I enjoy CdR wines, I am not a big fan. This wine, however, I would buy again. For me, the balance of fruit and spice was exceptional; a CdR lover may dislike the 'subdued' spice component. I would pair this wine with lighter entrees than what I would normally pair a CdR with.
2001 vintage
Taster #2265 · Jun 19, 2007
93/100
Spicy nose with 'confiture' of black fruits. On the palate delicious fruit, refreshing acidity, liquorice and still foreceful tannins. The label states 15% alcohol, but this wine is not heavy, there's enough material to mask the alcohol. Accessible now, but will still improve. Very good qpr.
2001 vintage
Taster #2418 · May 22, 2007
85/100
Typical CDP, in your face with intensity and a layered rush of gamey and almost overripe fruit. CDP's aren't my favorite but this is an inexpensive very good choice.
2001 vintage
Taster #8375 · Feb 18, 2005
85/100
Dinner with Touran. Chinese food. Great deep red clarity. Licorice, pure.
2001 vintage
Taster #7851 · Sep 12, 2004
89/100
Started bland, but came into its own as it got more air. Nice integration, if a little less aggressive than most CdP.
2001 vintage
Taster #5317 · Oct 13, 2003
88/100
This is very yummy stuff! Initially this has a nose of piercing cherry with similar flavors on the palate. With some time in the decanter this softens to shows some nice earthy, dustiness and a hint of provencale herbs. The finish gains in power but is still fairly drying albeit quite pleasant with a slight hint of bitterness as this gets a bit too much air. This wine is all about young, sappy, luscious Grenache that just keeps you coming …
2001 vintage