Just an incredible 19 year old bottle with plenty of life left but drinking perfect tonight. Inky and dark purple. Raspberries and cherries, but with lots of dark fruit, spices, caramel, and gamey scents that develop more deeply when stirred and sipped. Elegant balance of tannins and fruit. Medium+ body. 5 min or longer finish. Robust but not overwhelming.
Just an incredible 19 year old bottle with plenty of life left but drinking perfect tonight. Inky and dark purple. Raspberries and cherries, but with lots of dark fruit, spices, caramel, and gamey scents that develop more deeply when stirred and sipped. Elegant balance of tannins and fruit. Medium+ body. 5 min or longer finish. Robust but not overwhelming.
Apr 26th, 2025
70% Grenache 30% Mourvèdre
Espresso coffee, sweet cherry, raspberry, wild strawberry, big tannin still, with detectable acid structure (surprisingly especially for CdP). Superb wine. Will hold for 5 more years but I wouldn't wait beyond that. 91.
70% Grenache 30% Mourvèdre
Espresso coffee, sweet cherry, raspberry, wild strawberry, big tannin still, with detectable acid structure (surprisingly especially for CdP). Superb wine. Will hold for 5 more years but I wouldn't wait beyond that. 91.
Nov 15th, 2017
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
