Clos Lunelles other_regions_italy graphite and bristling tannins

graphite and bristling tannins

A ripe yet very fresh deeply pitched nose speaks of game

it was labeled as their traditional Chateauneuf du Pape up until 2005

The rich and supple flavors coat the palate with sappy dry extract that also does a good job of buffering the moderately firm tannic spine shaping the complex

“One sees the botrytis during the harvest and one senses the possibilities

Clos Lunelles other_regions_italy graphite and bristling tanninsThe famous Ctes de Castillon from the Perse family, this wine is normally the reference point for just how terrific wines from this satellite appellation of St. Emilion can be. The 2005 offers an impressive saturated purple color, stunning concentration, richness, a full bodied mouthfeel, a beautiful, majestic texture, chalky minerality, and loads of floral notes intermixed with blackberry, cassis and spice. This is a sensational, over achieving,