Grand Veneur, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vv other_regions the finest of Spring mornings

the finest of Spring mornings

I would be inclined to begin drinking this now and over the next 10 years as I fear this risks drying out and becoming astringent if held for the longer-term

as it has really come on strong with bottle age

Is this the best vintage since 1990 or perhaps 1978

Grand Veneur, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vv other_regions the finest of Spring morningsThe first vintage for the cuvee, the 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes is a blockbuster thats up with the top two to three wines of the vintage. Giving up terrific notes of blackberries, currants, bouquet garni, licorice and a kiss of barrique, this beauty is full bodied, has stunning purity of fruit, sweet tannin, and an overall elegant feel that belies its underlying concentration and density. Made from 50% Grenache, 40% Mourvdre and 10%