An excellent effort from an estate with which I am unfamiliar, this ripe, seductive 2001 Chateauneuf du Pape displays a deep ruby color along with a rich perfume of kirsch liqueur, cedar, underbrush, pepper, and spice box. Attractive, pure, medium to full-bodied flavors are both precise and elegant. Enjoy this tasty, Burgundian-like Chateauneuf du Pape over the next 7-8 years.
Importer: Simon N Cellars, Charlottesville, VA; tel. (434) 977-4476