2015 Clos St. Jean Chateauneuf du Pape V.V.....$47.99
A special cuvée produced for the American importer, Eric Solomon, the 2015 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes is huge. It blends 85% or more concrete-aged Grenache with small amounts of Syrah and Mourvèdre aged in barrique. The result is a massive wine filled with red fruit. The tannins are ripe to the point of creaminess on the mid-palate then firm up on the long finish. This hides its alcohol better than the regular cuvée and should age longer as a result.
Rated 94/100 The Wine Advocate
Rated 93/100 The Wine Spectator
No comments:
Post a Comment