I timed the finish twice to make sure I had not lost track of the time. I even shook my watch to ensure it was running correctly. This incredible wine remains on your palate for close to 80 seconds!
Inky purple in color, with pungent aromas of spice, ash, tobacco and blackberry liqueur, the wine is concentrated, deep, rich and opulent in texture.
According to Alexander Van Beek, he’s happy with the masculine edge to the style of Giscours in this vintage. He graciously stated, “Credit goes to their consultant Denis Dubordieu, who began working with Giscours and du Tertre starting with the vintage. “
Offering a big mouthful of ripe cassis, vanilla, licorice and sweet tannin, there is a lot to like about this wine. Classic in style, this is also a little richer and more powerful than the 2009.
Gobs of fresh, jammy blackberries, pepper, fennel, blueberry, dark strawberry and garrigue aromas. Intense and mouth filling, this thick, concentrated Chateauneuf du Pape wine coats your mouth with intense, pure flavor.
Silk and velvet textures with layers of supple, opulent, sweet plums, blackberries, dark cherries, licorice and spice lingered for close to 45 seconds!