Châteauneuf du Pape Tradition 1991deep 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 palate is crisp and fresh

Cabernet Franc 2%

Ratings: BH 93

Cabernet-Franc 25%

There is plenty of pepper character to the fresh

This is an exercise in grace and lace and should make for an outstanding CSD in time

With bags of perfume and a captivating plushness

extremely long and the aftertaste lasting two or three minutes

The medium to full-bodied palate is firm

Terroirs: La Mignotte 1

the bouquet was quite backward despite rigorous aeration

This provides wines with excellent minerality