it will drink well on release

The only cloud on the horizon concerns the winerys ramped up production during a period of economic hard times

(Sentiers sits on the Morey border and is a direct continuation of Ruchots)

youthfully austere finish

mineral- and spice-accented red/blue fruit and floral oil scents show excellent clarity

Cros de la Mure, Chateauneuf Du Pape Brut Zero it will drink well onSaturated ruby. Exotically perfumed scents of blueberry, mulberry, fruitcake and incense. Open knit dark berry compote flavors provide impressive palate coverage, with velvety tannins providing shape. Expands with air and picks up notes of candied licorice and mocha that carry through a very long, spicy, warm finish. This is drinking well right now especially if you like powerful, superrich Chateauneuf. Josh Raynolds