Clos du Mont Olivet’s 2001 Chateauneuf du Pape exhibits soft, pine forest/resiny notes interwoven with balsam wood, cherries, pepper, and earth. Medium-bodied, ripe, and round, but unexciting, it should be consumed over the next 7-8 years. I was underwhelmed by this offering from one of my favorite traditional Chateauneuf du Pape producers.
Importers: David Hinkle, North Berkeley Imports, Oakland, CA; tel. (510) 336-9880 and Ideal Wines, Medford, MA; tel. (617) 395-3300