Cristia, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vv Vintage:2022 and this recently disgorged rendition

and this recently disgorged rendition has really benefited from the additional time sur lattes

An ultra-fresh nose features notes of both red and dark currant that enjoy pretty top notes of violet and rose petal plus a touch of earth

it has a dense purple color

putty nose with real spice and interest

with complexities of flowers

Cristia, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vv Vintage:2022 and this recently disgorged renditionThe first vintage for the tiny production, old vine Grenache cuvee, the 2004 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes is 100% Grenache, from the oldest holdings of the estate, that was raised in older, small barrels. It's a sensational 2004 that exhibits lots of plum, black cherries, caramelized meats, chocolate and violet aromas and flavors. Big, rich, full bodied and uncommonly sexy and textured in the vintage, it is drinking beautifully today but should