Bosquet des Papes, Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rouge "Grand Pere", 2009
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“Chante le Grand-Père” is a tribute bottling—made entirely from old-vine Grenache (some over 100 years old) and designed to showcase the soul of traditional Châteauneuf. In the heat-filled 2009 vintage, this wine walks the line between richness and refinement, offering a deeply expressive and now beautifully mature bottle.
With over a decade in bottle, the primary fruit has softened into a stew of dried cherry, fig, and raspberry liqueur, wrapped in leather, garrigue, and warm spice. The tannins, once robust, have melted into the frame, leaving a wine that flows with elegance but still holds its shape. There’s a savory edge here too—roasted herbs, dried flowers, a touch of cocoa—that adds depth and dimension.
This is not a wine to cellar further, but to enjoy at peak—ideally with roast lamb, game birds, or rich winter dishes that can match its weight and warmth. For fans of old-vine Grenache, traditional Châteauneuf, or Southern Rhône wines that age gracefully without losing their soul, Grand-Père 2009 is a quiet triumph.
