Grand Veneur, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vv other_regions all wrapped in a nicely

all wrapped in a nicely complex and persistent finish

I would be inclined to begin drinking this now and over the next 10 years as I fear this risks drying out and becoming astringent if held for the longer-term

but not a great vintage for Celestins

as it has really come on strong with bottle age

Is this the best vintage since 1990 or perhaps 1978

Grand Veneur, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vv other_regions all wrapped in a nicelyThe first vintage for the cuvee, the 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes is a blockbuster thats up with the top two to three wines of the vintage. Giving up terrific notes of blackberries, currants, bouquet garni, licorice and a kiss of barrique, this beauty is full bodied, has stunning purity of fruit, sweet tannin, and an overall elegant feel that belies its underlying concentration and density. Made from 50% Grenache, 40% Mourvdre and 10%