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2012 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Tradition

Wine Details
Place of Origin

France

Châteauneuf Du Pape

Southern Rhône

Color

Red

Grape/Blend

Rhone Blend

Vintages
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Reviews & Tasting Notes

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Drinking Window

2017 - 2023

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Fans of old-school Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and traditionally styled Rhône wines in general, need not look any farther than this historic 30-hectare domain. On the other hand, those who shy away from wines that often show distinct rusticity and animal character might want to approach the Fortia wines with the proverbial ten-foot pole, or at the very least an open mind. All that said, I found this year's set of releases and the upcoming 2013s to be more consistent than the wines made here in the past, and even the wilder bottlings tended to settle down as they opened in the glass. The Fortia wines have always needed time to pull themselves together, so those who lack cellar space or the patience to allow that to happen should keep that in mind.

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Other wines tasted:2011 Cuvee du Baron Chateauneuf-du-Pape (?).