Vieille Julienne, Chateauneuf Du Pape Reserve other_regions_italy An overtly ripe yet agreeably

An overtly ripe yet agreeably fresh nose mixes notes of spice

Firm reduction overshadows the fruit at present

There is excellent concentration to the robust and overtly muscular medium weight plus flavors that brim with dry extract on the structured and very firm but not hard finish that displays outstanding length on the mineral-driven backend

enough acidity to provide grip

Vieille Julienne, Chateauneuf Du Pape Reserve other_regions_italy An overtly ripe yet agreeablyDeep in color, the nose blasts off with lavender, cherry, spice, pepper and earthy scents. When the wine hits the palate, the wine is deep, rich, concentrated and packed with sweet, silky, black raspberries, cherry and kirsch that remains on your palate and expands in flavor. This bottle was popped and poured. Perhaps, if the wine and I both had more time together, this could hit triple digits. It's truly a stunning example of old vine Grenache.