Milliere, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vv other_regions long and explosive finish

long and explosive finish

a note of cedary oak and lovely subtle length

Lush and flattering

an amalgam of ripe black fruits

Milliere, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vv other_regions long and explosive finishI had high hopes that the 2003 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes would score in the low to mid 90s out of bottle, but no such luck. Nevertheless, this is an outstanding Chateauneuf du Pape and certainly a fine value. Deep ruby plum garnet with a wonderfully sweet and flamboyant nose of kirsch liqueur, ground pepper, and garrigue, the wine has a beautiful texture, full body, notes of plum, fig, and licorice, and a heady, glycerin imbued finish. It is