Tasting Notes

WA90

Readers looking for the bottled essence of Provence should check out the dark ruby/purple/plum-colored 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape, a brilliant blend of 65% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre, and 5% Cinsault aged in a combination of old foudres, concrete tanks, and small new oak barrels. Deep, broad, profound plum, fig, cassis, garrigue, and cherry notes are found in both the aromas and flavors, and as the wine sits in the glass, roasted meat blood juices also emerge. Rich and intense with silky tannins, this wine will be even better with another 1-2 years of bottle age, and should last for 15 or more years.

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