Cristia, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vv Vintage:2004 balances youthful structure with persistent

balances youthful structure with persistent inner perfumes and primary fruit

A discreet but perceptible note of oak toast surrounds the elegant and pure nose of essence of spicy wild black raspberry

Lush but energetic

complex and lingering if decidedly rustic finish that is beginning to lean out

coming from Bien Nacido vineyard (Santa Maria)

Cristia, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vv Vintage:2004 balances youthful structure with persistentThe first vintage for the tiny production, old vine Grenache cuvee, the 2004 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes is 100% Grenache, from the oldest holdings of the estate, that was raised in older, small barrels. It's a sensational 2004 that exhibits lots of plum, black cherries, caramelized meats, chocolate and violet aromas and flavors. Big, rich, full bodied and uncommonly sexy and textured in the vintage, it is drinking beautifully today but should