2009 Chateauneuf du Pape Deus Ex Machina
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Still youthful smelling, the 2009 Chateauneuf du Pape Deus Ex Machina offers floral, garrigue-like aromas, plus layers of ripe red cherries. It's full-bodied, rich and concentrated, with hints of blood orange and citrus zest on the long, velvety finish. It clearly still has a decade or more ahead of it.
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Jeb Dunnuck
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Inky-purple. Sexy aromas of dark berry compote, Indian spices, cocoa powder and flowers. Then creamy and dense in the mouth, with powerful red and dark berry liqueur flavors accented by notes of spice cake and tangy minerals. Boasts lovely sweetness and clarity, finishing with outstanding clarity and length.
Glass-staining purple. Aromas and flavors of candied blueberry, boysenberry and licorice, with a sexy floral quality gaining power with air. Broad and extremely deep, with a velvety texture and mounting spiciness. Utterly seamless Chateauneuf with excellent finishing power and a lingering note of smoky minerality.