Milliere, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vv other_regions Denis except for the presence

Denis except for the presence of plenty of sauvage character and a more pronounced earthiness

but with really fine cut

there is undeniably brilliant delineation with almost flint-like scents filtering through the black sultry fruit

a note of cedary oak and lovely subtle length

Milliere, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vv other_regions Denis except for the presenceI had high hopes that the 2003 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes would score in the low to mid 90s out of bottle, but no such luck. Nevertheless, this is an outstanding Chateauneuf du Pape and certainly a fine value. Deep ruby plum garnet with a wonderfully sweet and flamboyant nose of kirsch liqueur, ground pepper, and garrigue, the wine has a beautiful texture, full body, notes of plum, fig, and licorice, and a heady, glycerin imbued finish. It is