Ferrand, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vintage:2003 focused and strikingly intense flavors

focused and strikingly intense flavors possess excellent mid-palate density along with a superbly long finish that is akin to rolling small pebbles around in the mouth

petrol and green fruit

humus and very fresh assortment of dark berry fruit scents

in this 2021 Syrah from Mayer

This is direct

Ferrand, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vintage:2003 focused and strikingly intense flavorsThe nose, with its licorice, cherry, black raspberry, herb and wild strawberry profile is beautiful. On the palate, the wine is rich, full, deep and with darker fruit than expected. Lush and long, with ample, silky, ripe, but not overripe fruit in the finish, this is in its sweet spot.