The 2009 Chateauneuf du Pape is cut from the same mold, but exhibits slightly deeper, richer fruit and a bit more body and alcohol, in a precocious, flattering style that consumers will love. Drink it over the next 7-8 years. (Not yet released)This relatively small, 20-acre estate, with all its holdings in the eastern sector of Chateauneuf du Pape in the direction of the town of Sorgues, and further north near Bedarrides, has produced a sleeper of the vintage.No known American importer.

The 2008 Chateauneuf du Pape, a blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah, aged in a combination of tank and barrel, this wine offers delicious, ripe raspberry and black cherry fruit intermixed with Provencal herbs, lavender, and licorice. It is lush, medium-bodied, elegant, and very expansive and flavorful, and in that sense almost atypical of a 2008. Enjoy it over the next 6-7 years. This relatively small, 20-acre estate, with all its holdings in the eastern sector of Chateauneuf du Pape in the direction of the town of Sorgues, and further north near Bedarrides, has produced a sleeper of the vintage.No known American importer.

The 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape, a sleeper of the vintage, proves that a high tide raises all boats. Exhibiting soft, sweet tannins, a velvety, medium to full-bodied texture, and loads of red and black fruits intertwined with Provencal herbs, pepper, and spice, this luscious, complex, delicious 2007 should drink well for 7-8 years. Importer: No known American importer.

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