Domaine Giraud Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France 2019 Saint-Jacques seems very pure

seems very pure

Revealing a deep purple color as well as a sensational bouquet of crème de cassis

A solid second wine from La Mission with currants

This non-vintage Special Cuvée is an example of a classic Champagne done well

It's very showy and intoxicating

Domaine Giraud Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France 2019 Saint-Jacques seems very pureVivid ruby. Spice accented black raspberry and cherry aromas are complemented by suggestions of garrigue and succulent flowers. Supple and seamless in texture, offering appealingly sweet and well concentrated red berry, cherry liqueur and lavender pastille flavors sharpened by a spicy jolt of white pepper. Finishes on a repeating floral note, showing excellent clarity and polished tannins. Giraud's entry level bottling has been going from strength to