El Enemigo (Aleanna), Gran Enemigo Chacayes other_regions_italy extremely mineral-driven with notes of

extremely mineral-driven with notes of sea spray and struck flint

and it shows some dusty tannins on the finish

(87-89)/2023+

earth and stone-suffused aromas

the 2018 Châteauneuf Du Pape Blanc from Domaine De Marcoux checks in as a blend of 80% Roussanne and 20% Bourboulenc brought up in tank

El Enemigo (Aleanna), Gran Enemigo Chacayes other_regions_italy extremely mineral-driven with notes ofImpressive depth here full of mussels, dark minerals and some black olives. Black plums, dark cherries and a hint of red pepper. Tight but transparent on the palate with an ample but linear finish. Tightly clutched at the end. Really structured and mineral. Nothing heavy here. Drink or hold.