This wine has a deep ruby hue. It offers medium(+) intensity of youthful aromas including blackberry, black cherry, black raspberry, violet, potpourri, earth, peat, game, meat, licorice, black pepper, and barnyard. On the palate this is a dry wine. It has medium(+) acidity, a medium(+) body, high alcohol, medium(+) tannins, and medium(+) intensity in flavors consistent with the nose. This wine has a medium(+) finish. This is a very good wine. It may be consumed now, but has potential for further aging.
Clos Saint Michel, Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Vintage 2017. ABV 14.5%.
This wine has a deep ruby hue. It offers medium(+) intensity of youthful aromas including blackberry, black cherry, black raspberry, violet, potpourri, earth, peat, game, meat, licorice, black pepper, and barnyard. On the palate this is a dry wine. It has medium(+) acidity, a medium(+) body, high alcohol, medium(+) tannins, and medium(+) intensity in flavors consistent with the nose. This wine has a medium(+) finish. This is a very good wine. It may be consumed now, but has potential for further aging.
Clos Saint Michel, Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Vintage 2017. ABV 14.5%.
Dec 9th, 2020
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
