Châteauneuf du Pape Tradition 2004deep purple. aromas of black fruits, spices, coffee and cocoa. A powerful marriage of black liquorice and violet. Velvety tannins soften down by the bottle ageing. On the palate, distinctive notes of tobacco and leather. Country Region: Cotes du Rhone, France Grape varieties : 60% Grenache 15% Mourvdre 20% Syrah 5% Muscardin Terroir : The vines are located on three different types of soils: alpine diluvian large round stones (famously known as galets

The medium to deep garnet-purple colored 2015 Vieux Chateau Certan opens with profound notes of blueberry compote

vanilla and honey

Affording the glass five to ten minutes to open

Lucid in color

Matured in 60% new oak for 18 months

woodland aromas waft temptingly from the glass and there is the perfect balance of sweetness and reserve to beg another sip

The 2021 Corton Bressandes Grand Cru from Philippe Pacalet exemplifies the elegant side of this well-positioned sector of the Corton hill

pencil box and a light marine influence

There are not enough superlatives to describe this wine: Intense

A spicier and earthier nose is composed mainly by notes of kirsch and red cherry

wild strawberry

It feels beguiling and charming