Andre Brunel, Chateauneuf du Pape Cailloux Rouge other_regions possessing a certain tension between

possessing a certain tension between the fruit

There is excellent intensity and power to the imposingly constructed medium weight plus flavors that are blessed with plenty of dry extract that renders the still firm tannic spine almost invisible on the impeccably well-balanced and palate staining finish

(91-93)/2024+

this is clearly very classy and textured if tight juice that will require 7 to 10 years to be at its best

where the wine also aged for 14 months

Andre Brunel, Chateauneuf du Pape Cailloux Rouge other_regions possessing a certain tension betweenThe 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.