Milliere, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vv other_regions Commencing with the Allende Blanc

Commencing with the Allende Blanc

as well as fine power

almost straightforward Rangen

Deceptively approachable now

The tannins need food (preferably a lump of protein) to take away their edge

Milliere, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vv other_regions Commencing with the Allende BlancI had high hopes that the 2003 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes would score in the low to mid 90s out of bottle, but no such luck. Nevertheless, this is an outstanding Chateauneuf du Pape and certainly a fine value. Deep ruby plum garnet with a wonderfully sweet and flamboyant nose of kirsch liqueur, ground pepper, and garrigue, the wine has a beautiful texture, full body, notes of plum, fig, and licorice, and a heady, glycerin imbued finish. It is