There is a gorgeously refined mouth feel to the medium-bodied flavors that possess fine depth as well as nicely integrated tannins on the mouth coating and attractively persistent finish

bold – perhaps a bit too flashy and over-exuberant

Otherwise there is more volume and mid-palate density if somewhat less tension to the middle weight flavors that also exude a bracing minerality on the balanced

allowing for more shade on the bunches

A wonderfully complex earthy and spicy dark berry fruit nose leads to delicious

Boislauzon, Chateauneuf Du Pape Quet other_regions_australia There is a gorgeously refinedBased on 80% Grenache and 20% Mourvdre, the 2009 Chteauneuf Du Pape Cuvee Du Quet is showing beautifully, with a powerful, rich, yet seamless style. Ripe black cherries, black licorice, roasted garrigue, meat, tapenade, and Provenal notes all emerge from the glass. It's full bodied, has a deep, layered mid palate, sweet tannins, and a great finish. I'd say it's drinking at point today, yet it has the density, depth, and balance to evolve gracefully