Guillaume Gonnet, Chateauneuf du Pape Muse other_regions_australia I previously reviewed the 1998

I previously reviewed the 1998 Lirac Cuvee de la Reine des Bois prior to bottling

There is really lovely vibrancy to the admirably pure medium weight flavors that exude energy as well as a fine minerality on the focused and long but slightly flat finish

grapefruit and vanilla notes

and mulberry

The wine is off-the-charts great

Guillaume Gonnet, Chateauneuf du Pape Muse other_regions_australia I previously reviewed the 1998Blended from the lieux dits of La Crau and Rayas, the 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape La Muse tank sample carries a hint of fresh herbs upfront for freshness but also plush black cherry fruit, creamy supple tannins and a long, licorice tinged finish. It looks to be a stunner!