licorice and menthol all appear later

pure and delicate but also powerful and concentrated

The palate is gently luxurious

Prominent notes of honeysuckle and passion fruit are laced with a variety of spice and citrus elements

spice and floral hints that are trimmed in just enough wood to notice

Font Michelle, Chateauneuf Du Pape Cuvee Etienne Gonnet Vintage:2000 licorice and menthol all appearMade from a blend of 65% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 15% Mourvdre, the 2005 Chteauneuf du Pape Cuvee Etienne Gonnet comes mostly from the La Crau lieu dit and was aged 18 months in 1 year old barrels. Shinning for its finesse and elegance, it offers up a perfumed bouquet of sweet red and black raspberry like fruit, dried flowers, garrigue and spice. This flows to a medium to full bodied wine that has fine, sweet tannin, a light, graceful texture and