Chateau Simian, Chateauneuf du Pape 2007 Napa Valley Initially some barnyard funk but

Initially some barnyard funk but that blew off quickly

The quality is very high and we’ve turned on several buyers to this bottle

Tight and in reserve

combined with herbal

Chateau Simian, Chateauneuf du Pape 2007 Napa Valley Initially some barnyard funk but91 CellarTracker Not really any bricking to speak of. A bit cloudy in the glass probably should have decanted for sediment. Bright red fruit on the nose with the typical CdP peppery nose. Ripe fruit on the palate. Resolved tannins. Good structure from the acidity. Drinking splendidly at the moment. Better with wild game bird than red meat at this point in its life. 4 18 2021