Slightly more rich and textured, with hints of its modern elevage in its raspberry, vanilla, graphite and floral-tinged bouquet, the 2011 Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve Des Vieilles Vignes is 75% Grenache, 17% Syrah and 8% Mourvedre that spent 15 months in barrel. Medium-bodied, with solid richness and depth, it’s an outstanding bottle of wine to enjoy over the coming 6-7 years. Drink now-2020.
Various American importers, including: T. Edward Wines Ltd., New York, NY; tel. (212) 233-1504; Ideal Wines & Spirits, Medford, MA; tel. (617) 395-3300; Charles Neal Selections, San Francisco, CA; www.charlesnealselections.com; New France Wines, MN and Potomac Selections, Landover, MD; tel. (301) 583-8844