the 2015 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee de Mon Aieul is even riper and more concentrated
anise and warm iron-infused earth notes trimmed in a touch of wood that introduce moderately structured middle weight flavors that are restrained yet sweet
As it always is
sweet fruit into some savory complexity
Best from 2023 through 2036
Kilikanoon, Oracle Shiraz Size:12x750ml the 2015 Chateauneuf du PapeThe 2002 Shiraz Oracle, which I reviewed last year, has gotten even better with an additional year of bottle age. From the Clare Valley (a slightly cooler climate region), it spent 24 months in 100% French oak (50% new), and was bottled unfined and unfiltered. Its inky purple color is accompanied by sumptuous aromas of graphite, blueberries, blackberries, cassis, and subtle oak. There is great fruit on the attack, full body, wonderful elegance,