This is one of my favorite Chateauneuf's although not always easy to find and not inexpensive. It is 100% Grenache from century old vines. While this is still quite young, it is delicious and intense. Deep garnet in color, opaque and bright. The nose opens in the glass to show black raspberries, black cherries, spices and subtle floral notes. Full bodied with a wonderful texture. Medium tannins. On the palate, black raspberries with underlying spice and minerality. Clean. Great balance. Long finish. While no doubt not giving up everything, it is so delicious. It went wonderfully with a Forest Mushroom Agnolotti. This needs about three to five more years to get to peak and should drink well for another fifteen to twenty more after that. Tasted from Magnum.
