Clos Saint Jean, Chateauneuf du Pape, Vieilles Vignes 2012 Piedmont roundness and charm in this

roundness and charm in this smooth

lemony acidity brings all into a sharp

Grenache in 1964 and in the better years a little Mourvèdre planted in 1988

Will be incredibly moreish in a few years

Clos Saint Jean, Chateauneuf du Pape, Vieilles Vignes 2012 Piedmont roundness and charm in this94 CellarTracker First whiff upon uncorking was alcohol and indistinct frutti di bosco. A very inky garnet in the glass, with even, long legs upon the swirl. It took an hour to open up and settle down, but when it did, enticing aromas of raspberry, kirsch, and frankincense wafted from the glass. Full bodied, the palate held fig jam, raspberry, black cherry, and some licorice on the aft palate. The finish was long, the fruit notes guided by leather and