Andre Brunel, Chateauneuf du Pape Cailloux Rouge Vintage:2007 (100% from vines in Aloxe

(100% from vines in Aloxe and all domaine fruit)

there is very good freshness and verve to the nicely delineated medium weight flavors that are also very dry and slightly austere

This is one of the ripest wines in the range yet it somehow manages to remain fresh with its violet

This is an expensive bottle for sure

These conditions worked for Merlot and Cabernet Franc

Andre Brunel, Chateauneuf du Pape Cailloux Rouge Vintage:2007 (100% from vines in AloxeThe 2009 Chateauneuf du Pape is a blockbuster. Deep ruby colored and a blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre and the rest other permitted varieties, it offers up a big, sweet bouquet of kirsch, blackberries, ground herbs, pepper and licorice. Full bodied, textured and layered, it has terrific fruit intensity, no hard edges and a great finish. Drink this hedonistic beauty anytime over the coming decade or more.