Every Now and Then

[JWMINNESOTA]

Every now and then you try one that really appeals to you. Anyone made the kit version of this? And how does it compare to this awesome wine?

 

[Dean]

Chateauneuf du Pape is in many kits under the name of Vieux Chateau du Roi. Mosti calls it Castel de Papa. It is a wonderful wine consisting mostly (there are a LOT of varietals that are allowed) of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre.

Chateauneuf du Pape = New House of the Pope
Vieux Chateau du Roi = Old house of the King
Castel de Papa = Father's Castle

Either way, get the biggest and best kit in that you can afford and you will be rewarded with a good one!

 

[NorthernWinos]

Our new neighbor that makes wine gave us a bottle of Vieux Chateau du Roi...he calls it VCR...it was very nice...a red with light flavor.

 

[Wade E]

Light flavor? This is supposed to full and explosive and ruby in color.

 

[NorthernWinos]

I thought it was alittle thin...Nice tho...and..... I shouldn't complain when it was a gift.....

 

[Dean]

if it was thin, it must have been a VR or other more concentrated kit. VCdR's are usually on the medium to full body scale. It should also have been quite dark. A lot of VCdR kits use dried elderberries to add tannin and color.