Andre Brunel, Chateauneuf du Pape Cailloux Rouge Vintage:2010 well-integrated tannin

well-integrated tannin

with repeating cherry and floral character and building tannins adding final grip

plum and plenty of pungent earth

This is also most impressive though note that patience will be required

An ultra-spicy if somewhat high-toned nose is composed primarily of pomegranate liqueur and exotic Asian-style tea scents

Andre Brunel, Chateauneuf du Pape Cailloux Rouge Vintage:2010 well-integrated tanninThe 2009 Chateauneuf du Pape is a blockbuster. Deep ruby colored and a blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre and the rest other permitted varieties, it offers up a big, sweet bouquet of kirsch, blackberries, ground herbs, pepper and licorice. Full bodied, textured and layered, it has terrific fruit intensity, no hard edges and a great finish. Drink this hedonistic beauty anytime over the coming decade or more.