Clos Saint Jean, Chateauneuf du Pape, Vieilles Vignes 2012 Piedmont Its nose of charcoal

Its nose of charcoal

two lightly corroded capsules

The quality of the fruit is very ripe

Will be incredibly moreish in a few years

Grenache in 1964 and in the better years a little Mourvèdre planted in 1988

Clos Saint Jean, Chateauneuf du Pape, Vieilles Vignes 2012 Piedmont Its nose of charcoal94 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