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Domaine Bois de Boursan Cuvée des Félix Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2012
Specificaties
De neus toont kersen/bessenfruit, florale en animale tonen, tabak. De mondinzet is diep, toont rijp bessenfruit en pruimen. Elegant in vergelijking met Versino’s Tradition 2015 (onze eerste kennismaking met de oogstjaren van dit domein), goed gestructureerd door tannine en overtuigende zuren. Zelfs een beetje ingetogen. In de ontwikkeling specerijen (zoethout, foelie), milde tonen van bacon en gerookte thee. Soepele tannine, diepte en breedte, doch ze toont nog altijd niet haar volle potentieel. Bewaren tot zeker 2020 voor optimaal drinkplezier. [november 2017]
John Livingston/ drinkrhone.com: “The palate texture is nicely oily, which is one of its main ace cards; it is more sealed up than the classic 2012, has a smooth run of berry fruit with some meaty and prune intensity, shows tobacco on the aftertaste. I like its coated density. The mourvèdre stamps the finish – prune and licorice show there. From 2018.” [November 2013]
Jeb Dunnuck / Wine Advocate: “Surprisingly, I wasn’t able to taste his traditional Châteauneuf du Pape, but the 2012 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée des Felix will certainly be outstanding. Still in foudre, it’s a superb effort from this estate with textbook dark fruits, smoke plum, roasted meat and wild herbs to go with a rich, textured and nicely concentrated feel. If you’re looking for classic, old-school styled wines, look no further.” (93-95)/100
Wine Cellar Inside: “Floral, black cherry and licorice notes, silky textures and a blast of ripe, sweet, fresh, polished red fruits shine through the round textured finish.”(91/100)