On the palate this is almost a blend of the Genevrières and Perrières as there is some of each attribute on the middleweight flavors including minerality

You can sense some of the heat of the growing season here

all wrapped in a rich

Earthy and spicy aromas of fresh and bright red and dark berries complement the highly energetic and beautifully detailed flavors that exude an appealing bead of minerality on the lingering

with well-structured confident tannins and a deep swirl of black pepper

Marcoux, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vv other_regions_australia On the palate this isTasted from magnum at the domaine, the 2011 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes is among the top few wines of this maligned vintage. Despite being one of the most alcoholic years ever recorded at the estate, there's no trace of heat, just a magical mix of ripe cherries and garrigue on the nose, plus a wonderfully supple, silky mouthfeel and a minutes long finish. While I would recommend drinking this wine over the next few years from 750 milliliter