Vieille Julienne, Chateauneuf Du Pape Reserve other_regions_italy displaying resonating berry character and

displaying resonating berry character and smooth

dark fruit

Firm reduction overshadows the fruit at present

There is exceptionally good volume and richness to the palate coating and velvet-textured big-bodied flavors that display outstanding power

Vieille Julienne, Chateauneuf Du Pape Reserve other_regions_italy displaying resonating berry character andDeep 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.