99 ha monopole)
The round and velvet-textured flavors possess good volume and reasonable concentration though the lingering finish seems a bit flat and dull
5 ha parcels divided between ¼ Pied d’Aloup
The palate is very charming and superbly vinous
The finish lingers with excellent persistence
Cristia, Chateauneuf Du Pape other_regions_australia 99 ha monopole)More perfumed and vibrant than the 2022, the 2023 Chateauneuf du Pape is showing beautifully today, wafting from the glass with aromas of rose petals, dark cherries and subtle smoke. Medium to full bodied, enveloping and sappy, its elegantly layered, with a fleshy, sweet core of fruit framed by velvety tannins, concluding with a long, ethereal and floral inflected finish. A blend of 85% Grenache Noir and 15% Syrah, all sourced from sandy soils, this