Milliere, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vv other_regions long and explosive finish

long and explosive finish

done with 35% whole clusters and aged mostly in neutral oak

the 2012 Espectacle del Montsant is nothing short of spectacular

there is undeniably brilliant delineation with almost flint-like scents filtering through the black sultry fruit

There is enough reduction present to push the spice and ripe dark berry fruit aromas to the background though it does not extend to the palate

Milliere, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vv other_regions long and explosive finishI 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