In Bond Fine Wine. 2010 Bosquet des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France. Red Rhone in 12x75cl. Top critic score: 94/100 (RP). Drinking window: 2024–2034. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Jeb Dunnuck (JD) — 92/100 · JebDunnuck.com, 30/09/2012
As with the 2011, the 2010 Bosquet des Papes Chateauneuf-du-Pape is a very well done, traditional effort that reveals fantastic southern Rh'ne typicity. Garrigue, roasted meats, pepper, and spice give way to a medium to full-bodied Chateauneuf-du-Pape that has a core of sweet red and black fruits, beautiful purity, and serious, age-worthy structure. Give bottles 3-4 years in the cellar, and then…
Nicolas Greinacher (NG) — 93/100 · Vinous, 01/08/2024 · Drink 2024-2034
Intense tobacco, dried red fruits, white pepper, licorice and forest floor aromas come alive in the delightful 2010 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Tradition. Engaging and rich on the palate with sweet-tasting fruit, the structured and full-bodied 2010 is at the beginning of its broad drinking window. It's destined to provide pleasure over the coming decade.