Grand Veneur, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vv other_regions Blends power and finesse with

Blends power and finesse with a deft hand and finishes very long and sappy

the finest of Spring mornings

I would be inclined to begin drinking this now and over the next 10 years as I fear this risks drying out and becoming astringent if held for the longer-term

all wrapped in a nicely complex and persistent finish

Who says there is no such thing as terroir

Grand Veneur, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vv other_regions Blends power and finesse withThe first vintage for the cuvee, the 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes is a blockbuster thats up with the top two to three wines of the vintage. Giving up terrific notes of blackberries, currants, bouquet garni, licorice and a kiss of barrique, this beauty is full bodied, has stunning purity of fruit, sweet tannin, and an overall elegant feel that belies its underlying concentration and density. Made from 50% Grenache, 40% Mourvdre and 10%