2015 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes
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Tasting notes
The Châteauneuf du Pape VV displays very delicate and rich aromas of blackcurrant, blackberries with a dash of Kirsch liqueur. Great complexity with notes of white pepper and liquorice. The noticeable underlying salinity brings a marvellous freshness to the palate. Very elegant and well integrated tannins give way to an exceptionally long finish. It is hard to deny the similarities with this Domaine’s famous neighbour, the incomparable fruitiness of the Grenache and its elegant tannins. For a 2015 Châteauneuf, this is very approachable now but should benefit from a few years in the cellar.
About the producer
Domaine Font de Courtedune – for now, at least – is something of an insider’s secret. With vineyards right next door to Ch. Rayas, and sharing the same sandy soils, this tiny Châteauneuf-du-Pape estate produces outstanding wines that are a fraction of the price of those of its famous neighbour.