Charbonniere, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vintage:2008 readers should wait another few

readers should wait another few years until the 1999 Rocche enters the next stage of its life

A ripe and naturally exotic nose features notes of Asian-style tea

This too displays a background trace of wood that highlights the very Vosne-style nose of spicy blue and black fruit aromas that dissolve into rich

it unfolds slowly on the nose

Charbonniere, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vintage:2008 readers should wait another fewBright red. High pitched aromas of red berries, cinnamon and mace, enhanced by a suave floral quality and a hint of orange zest. Distinctly energetic and pure, accented by lively red fruit flavors and strong mineral spine. Refreshingly brisk on the finish, which features tangy red berry and spice notes. This wine shows the best aspects of the vintage. Josh Raynolds