the magic begins as you descend into the maze of cellars that dates from the 13th century

16 ha parcel in Charmes proper of vines planted in 1885 that have never been pulled up though Roty points out that all those that have died over the years have been replanted)

the wine offers a structured wall of ripe

lemon rind and a subtle matchstick character

The palate is round and ripe with concentrated

Charbonniere, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vv other_regions_italy the magic begins as youDried red fruits, tobacco, melted licorice and forest floor elements introduce the 2005 Chteauneuf du Pape Cuve Vieilles Vignes. The 2005 shows well today, full bodied and concentrated yet remarkably well balanced by lifting freshness, and built around resolved tannins. Complex and refined, it concludes gracefully with a long, complex finish.