Compared to the regular bottling there is a lot to Weygandt’s Cuvee Girard – more licorice, more game, more sweet kirsch liqueur and notes of incense. The texture is richer, the wine fuller, and the length more impressive. It is probably best drunk in its first 7-8 years of life. Readers should note that the Cuvee Girard is essentially the same blend as the Chateauneuf du Pape cuvee but is a selection made by American importer Peter Weygandt that is bottled without any filtration. Tasting them side by side each year is an education. There is always a significant difference in texture, weight, and aromatics that favors the Cuvee Girard. Importer: Peter Weygandt, Weygandt-Metzler, Unionville, PA; tel. (610) 486-0800