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medicinal herb and crushed mineral

It is a powerful

I am not sure how Angelo Gaja and his team do it

The Quinta do Noval Vintage 2003 has a gorgeous raisin

Clos St Jean, Chateauneuf Du Pape Deus-Ex Machina other_regions This is Lot L033331E100008The 2011 Chateauneuf du Pape Deus ex Machina is a stunner in the vintage. Like the Combe des Fous, it has incredible elegance, as well as the forward, sexy nature of the vintage. Kirsch liqueur, currants, toast, sandalwood, and graphite are just some of the nuances here. The wine hits the palate with full bodied richness, a layered, seamless mouthfeel and beautifully polished tannin on the finish. Give it another year or two and drink it through 2026.