sophisticated

says virtually nothing about his wines

75 ha parcel of 35 to 40 year old vines)

this is more elegant and more obviously floral-inflected with spicy aromas of plum and cassis

There is no reason to age this any longer as it's not going to get any better

Andre Brunel, Chateauneuf du Pape Cailloux Rouge Vintage:2010 sophisticatedThe 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.