Domaine de la Vieille Julienne - Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2006 (750ml) DarlingCritical Acclaim 95 points Wine Spectator Very rich and densely packed, with a huge core of raspberry ganache, macerated plum and hoisin sauce notes wrapped by dark licorice, Turkish coffee and charred applewood. 94 points Robert M. Parker Jr. exhibits a dense purple color as well as an expressive bouquet of black currants, licorice, kirsch, meat juices, and hints of spice box as well as lavender. Full bodied, opulent, rich, and stunningly concentrated
and the selection of exceptionally good-quality grapes are the criteria allowing the production of this fantastic Kerner wine
rainy winter ensured healthy vine growth
fine herbs and tomato leaf aromas and flavours with brilliant acidity on the palate
celebrations are often accompanied by spit-roasted meats such as suckling pig
It is best consumed within two weeks after uncorking
Côte d'Or and Saône et Loire
This elegant wine should drink beautifully for 5-7 years
I suspect the tannin levels are high even though they are largely concealed by lavish amounts of fruit
and maintains long-term leases on a further 20 hectares
“Like biting into a ripe white peach
but without the top heaviness
it is so elegant and tasty with an absolutely mouth-watering finish
