You can think of the red wines of Chateauneuf as being like red Burgundies that are built on a bigger scale, and this wine really fits this description. Concentrated, subtle and silky, it gracefully flows over the palate feeling so much lighter than it really is. There's a hint of chocolate, but the red fruit aromas dominate right the way to the end of the very long finish. JS
Solid, with a charcoal spine holding layers of plum sauce, steeped currant and licorice root together, while roasted alder and sandalwood notes fill in through the finish. Has a perfumy feel overall. Drink now through 2022. WS