I bought 2 bottles of this in around 2006. Drank a bottle right away, and it was so green and astringent that I just forgot about this one. It’s actually quite nice! Medium intensity nose has earthy garrigue, old leather, and even some dark berry fruit remaining. Still a little severe in the mouth, but much more in balance than early on. Nice clingy flavors not overshadowed by the still aggressive tannins.
I bought 2 bottles of this in around 2006. Drank a bottle right away, and it was so green and astringent that I just forgot about this one. It’s actually quite nice! Medium intensity nose has earthy garrigue, old leather, and even some dark berry fruit remaining. Still a little severe in the mouth, but much more in balance than early on. Nice clingy flavors not overshadowed by the still aggressive tannins.
Dec 31st, 2023
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
