Milliere, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vv other_regions violet and a whiff of

violet and a whiff of wood

Commencing with the Allende Blanc

few domaines use the Sur Gamay name on the label with reds for fear it will confuse consumers

The tannins need food (preferably a lump of protein) to take away their edge

A disappointment

Milliere, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vv other_regions violet and a whiff ofI 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