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...full-bodied, decadent Châteauneuf-du-Pape that possesses thrilling aromas of black fruits, truffle, chocolate, and roasted meats, a seamless, pure texture, and a massively structured, tannic finish.
...hints of roasted meat, cured leather, black cherries and licorice on the nose. Full-bodied, supple and lush in feel, it finishes long, with echoes of dark fruit and spice. Delicious.
Exotically perfumed aromas of dark berries, cherry-vanilla and cola, with a smoky garrigue quality. Sweet raspberry and boysenberry flavors are complemented by oak spices and candied licorice. As deep and powerful as this wine is, it's balanced and focused too. The finish is gently sweet and long, given nerve by tangy minerality.
Excellent fruit definition, which is still very vibrant, and is only just starting to display secondary characteristics... Long, firm finish. Opulent and spicy on the finish.