Note the large stones that cover the soil of CDP. First of 6 bottles tasted tonight at Bob and Laurie's at impromptu, delicious seafood dinner a la Bob. Decanted for about an hour. First a huge aroma of blackberry and more exotic berries from decanter/pitcher. Then the aroma became more complex with a spicy component on top of sweet fig, cherry, and strawberry. Plenty of acid and tannin on finish; it'll be better in a couple years and go through maybe 2025. Medium to full body; moderate finish. I'd give it 92.
Jancis gives it 18/20 which is pretty high for her. Hint of animal and warm bricks on the nose. Then very complete and ripe and engaging. Great balance and integrity. Lots of real richness with tannins very well hidden. But definitely there in abundance. She says drink 2012-20.
WA 92 pts: The brilliant 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape Tradition (made from 80% Grenache and the rest Syrah, Mourvedre, Cinsault, and other assorted authorized varieties) is brilliant. Gorgeous notes reminiscent of an open-air Provencal fruit and vegetable market jump from the glass of this deep plum/purple-colored wine. The wine is expansive, savory, very fleshy, and totally disarming in its explosive aromatics and lush, opulent flavors. The better-than-average acids, due to the cool growing year, give it uplift and vibrancy, which nicely buttress the wine’s full-bodied power and substance. This is a beauty to drink over the next 15 or so years.
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