fresh with some natural bitterness and a long attractive finish
Black cherries and blackberries give way to cassis followed by a hint of saline minerality
The final blend is just over 90% Cabernet Sauvignon with most of the balance being Merlot
This should turn into a fine Pomerol
a last minute reprieve would see these Ancestor vines remain in the ground
Louis Raynald - Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2018 (750ml) Spain Rioja Tempranillo fresh with some natural bitternessThe ChteauneufduPape is traditionally paired with red meats, lamb (especially grilled) as well as with most cheeses. Tasting Notes Notes of fresh red and black cherries, strawberry, kirsch, black pepper, black raspberry, spice, and earth. Lush textures that take on silky characteristics with age. Very drinkable. A traditional blend of Cinsault, Grenache, Mouvedre, Syrah. Estate In the 14th century, the papacy, which was then in Avignon, chose