David Duband, Morey Saint Denis Sorbes other_regions all wrapped in a relatively

all wrapped in a relatively powerful

The 2011 Chateauneuf du Pape Deus ex Machina is a stunner in the vintage

a touch of smoke and minerals

A little darker than the Poyeux

This needs to develop more depth but the underlying material appears to be such that it should in time

David Duband, Morey Saint Denis Sorbes other_regions all wrapped in a relativelyHere too the nose is quite cool and restrained with its similar aromas of essence of red cherry, currant and freshly turned earth. I very much like the texture of the medium bodied flavors that also conclude in a bitter pit fruit inflected finish that is notably firmer. At least some patience is recommended.