Domaine Aphillanthes, Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, Frankrig - Pris v. 6 fl. kr. 89,00 pr. fl.
Beskrivelse:
Få smagen af stor Chateauneuf du Pape men til langt under det halve af prisen.. her betales der for gavn og ikke navn, enhver jydes drøm.
Robert Parker udtalte sig således om domænet:
"Daniel Boulle, has quickly emerged as one of the most serious Cotes du Rhone producers"
Robert Parker i The Wine Advocate om 2004
"Der er jord, krydderi og Provence-stil i denne 2004 Cotes du Rhone-Villages Vieilles Vignes som fremstår som kødfuld med kirsebær, peber, Provence krydderi og strejf af tobaks- blade. Den bør kunne nydes de næste 5-6 år."
(86-88) Point
Domaine Aphillanthes råder over ialt 37 ha. beliggende i det sydlige Cotes du Rhone delta.
Ejeren Daniel Boulle overtog domænet - som 4. generation - i 1986, hvorefter han straks iværksatte
renovering af kældre som vinmarker.
Vinene blev meget kendte i slutningen af 1990erne, da det amerikanske vinjournalist Robert Parker slog vejen forbi på en søndagstur, og skrev så siden hen om domænet: ("maybe the richest Cotes du Rhone I have tasted").
Idag er vinene blandt de bedste og mest kendte Cotes du Rhone Villages der kan opdrives.
I 2007 blev domænet certificeret biodynamisk (Biodivin) og organisk (Ecocert), både Daniel Boulle og hans ønolog Philippe Cambie (Vinmageren der mestrer flest 100 point vine i Chateauneuf du Pape) mener, at begge dele bør nævnes.
Robert Parker i The Wine Advocate om 2003
"The 2003 Cotes du Rhone-Villages Vieilles Vignes exhibits a light ruby color as well as a sweet nose of cherries, strawberries, and raspberries, medium body, and a short, clipped, dry finish."
Noter om årgang 2001
Wine Advocate 145 Feb 2003
"My favorite Aphillanthes Cotes du Rhone-Villages is the 2001 Cuvee Vieilles Vignes. A blend of 80% Grenache, and 20% Mourvedre, it tastes like a sensational Chateauneuf du Pape. Aromas of kirsch liqueur, black raspberries, licorice, Provencal herbs and pepper emerge from this inky ruby/purple-colored effort. It possesses superb definition as well as great freshness and vibrancy for its enormous concentration and weight. In 2001, the 2000 reminded me of a grand cru Musigny from Burgundy, and it's not a stretch to say the same thing about the 2001. There is a liveliness, minerality, and freshness to this cuvee that is remarkable given its full-bodied, massive, concentrated style. This wine will benefit from 2-4 years of cellaring, and should last for 10-15+. As evidenced by these tasting notes as well as those from the 2000s and 1999s, this is an extraordinary offering, bottled without fining or filtration. It is among the most exciting wines being produced from any of the Cotes du Rhone appellations. This estate, located in the village of Travaillan, and run by perfectionist Daniel Boulle, has quickly emerged as one of the most serious Cotes du Rhone producers. This offering is an ageworthy, super-concentrated example of what can be accomplished by a passionate, highly committed producer. Drink 2005 - 2018"
(91-93) Point
