Thoughts on 2007 Pontifical Chateauneuf Du Pape Rouge?

2007 Pontifical Chateauneuf Du Pape Rouge 750ML

$29.98

Good value? Good cellaring potential? Good intro to French Wine?

[David M. Bueker]

Good producer (not stellar),and a somewhat reasonable price for an intro the Chateauneuf du Pape. Personally I would look for Clos du Mont Olivet instead, but that's a favorite producer of mine.

In 1998, a well-regarded year in Chateauneuf, Pontifical made a wine I liked quite a bit.

Like Steve said, I had a 1998 Pontifical this past summer and thought it a damn fine CdP that suited my palate just fine. I don't recall having other vintages from this producer.