Milliere, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vv other_regions there is infectious juiciness to

there is infectious juiciness to refresh and encourage the next sip

violet and a whiff of wood

The tannins need food (preferably a lump of protein) to take away their edge

Commencing with the Allende Blanc

as well as fine power

Milliere, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vv other_regions there is infectious juiciness toI 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