Utterly sensational on the palate as well
the purchase was purely based on JG’s recommendation
95 Points Decanter
Medium to deep garnet-purple in color
his first vineyard purchases were a microscopic half acre each in Côte Blonde and in La Landonne on the Côte Brune
Clos Saint Jean, Chateauneuf du Pape, Vieilles Vignes 2012 Cabernet Franc Utterly sensational on the palate94 CellarTracker First whiff upon uncorking was alcohol and indistinct frutti di bosco. A very inky garnet in the glass, with even, long legs upon the swirl. It took an hour to open up and settle down, but when it did, enticing aromas of raspberry, kirsch, and frankincense wafted from the glass. Full bodied, the palate held fig jam, raspberry, black cherry, and some licorice on the aft palate. The finish was long, the fruit notes guided by leather and