Milliere, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vv other_regions Hints of wood and menthol

Hints of wood and menthol can be found on the even riper nose that is composed by notes of extract of black cherry

A disappointment

The tannins need food (preferably a lump of protein) to take away their edge

there is infectious juiciness to refresh and encourage the next sip

almost straightforward Rangen

Milliere, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vv other_regions Hints of wood and mentholI had high hopes that the 2003 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes would score in the low to mid 90s out of bottle, but no such luck. Nevertheless, this is an outstanding Chateauneuf du Pape and certainly a fine value. Deep ruby plum garnet with a wonderfully sweet and flamboyant nose of kirsch liqueur, ground pepper, and garrigue, the wine has a beautiful texture, full body, notes of plum, fig, and licorice, and a heady, glycerin imbued finish. It is