chalky tannins that need a few more years of bottle age
There are three white wines in the Torbreck portfolio
raspberries and black olives lead the way
This has ample weight for the vintage
This is flat out terrific with fantastic upside potential but I caution that there is zero point in buying this without the intent to allow it to age
Cristia, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vv Vintage:2022 chalky tannins that need aThe first vintage for the tiny production, old vine Grenache cuvee, the 2004 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes is 100% Grenache, from the oldest holdings of the estate, that was raised in older, small barrels. It's a sensational 2004 that exhibits lots of plum, black cherries, caramelized meats, chocolate and violet aromas and flavors. Big, rich, full bodied and uncommonly sexy and textured in the vintage, it is drinking beautifully today but should