Domaine de la Charbonniere Chateauneuf-du-Pape Les Hautes Brusquieres 2012

Professional Ratings

• 95 James Suckling
  An older vintage of the top cuvée that shows a subtly earthy, spicy thread through deep-set dark cherry and berry fruit. The palate is terrific, extremely expressive and focused with seamless length.
• 93 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
  Excelling in the vintage, the 2012 Châteauneuf du Pape les Hautes Brusquières is knockout stuff. Made from 60% Grenache, 39% Syrah and 1% Counoise, all from the Brusquières plateau located in the northern/western part of the appellation, it offers terrific black raspberry, roasted meats, licorice and spring flowers to go with a medium to full-bodied, silky, pure and layered feel on the palate. As with all of these new releases from Charbonnière, the tannin quality is exceptional. Enjoy this rock-star effort over the coming decade or longer.
• 91 Wine Spectator
  Solid, showing good energy along the edges, with a briary feel running throughout the core of plum, blackberry and black cherry fruit. Hints of alder and juniper line the finish. Best from 2015 through 2025. 400 cases made.