Grand Veneur, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vv Vintage:2016 load up on one of

load up on one of the finest recent vintages from the estate

later than in other vintages

the 2014 Proprietary Red needs a little coaxing to reveal slowly unfurling notions of warm black cherries

A discreet application of wood sets off a cool and ultra-elegant nose that offers up scents of pear

this beauty is full-bodied

Grand Veneur, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vv Vintage:2016 load up on one ofThe first vintage for the cuvee, the 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes is a blockbuster thats up with the top two to three wines of the vintage. Giving up terrific notes of blackberries, currants, bouquet garni, licorice and a kiss of barrique, this beauty is full bodied, has stunning purity of fruit, sweet tannin, and an overall elegant feel that belies its underlying concentration and density. Made from 50% Grenache, 40% Mourvdre and 10%