The 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve is a blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, and Cinsault. Its deep ruby color is followed by abundant amounts of licorice, roasted Provencal herbs, meat juices, raspberries, and black cherries. Medium-bodied and silky-textured, it is ideal for drinking during its first decade of life. With over 30 acres of vines in Chateauneuf du Pape, this relatively new estate, run by Christian and Julien Barrot, has served notice that they are intent on making high quality wines. In ascending order of quality (to my way of thinking), their three cuvees include the Reserve, Fiancee, and the magnificent 100% old vine Grenache offering called Pure, which is about as close to a great vintage of Rayas as one will find (although Domaine Charvin is equally close in style).Importers: Sussex Wine Merchants, Moorestown, NJ; tel. (609) 608-9644 and Turner Wine Imports, Morrisville, NC; tel. (919) 463-7676
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