Grand Veneur, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vv Vintage:2006 in the (rightly named) Unico

in the (rightly named) Unico method (72 months’ oak)

That linear flinty note is just terrific

the 2009 Saint-Pierre displays maturing notes of crème de cassis

(from 70+ year old vines)

Grand Veneur, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vv Vintage:2006 in the (rightly named) UnicoThe first vintage for the cuvee, the 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes is a blockbuster thats up with the top two to three wines of the vintage. Giving up terrific notes of blackberries, currants, bouquet garni, licorice and a kiss of barrique, this beauty is full bodied, has stunning purity of fruit, sweet tannin, and an overall elegant feel that belies its underlying concentration and density. Made from 50% Grenache, 40% Mourvdre and 10%