Firm and tart, with plum,
cherry and earth flavors that finish with solid structure and a metallic note.
Mourvèdre, Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault and Counoise. Drink now through 2007.
5,200 cases made.
Chunky, with good concentration to plum, black
cherry and cassis flavors. Earth and roasted herb character lingers, with
modest tannins and lively acidity. Drink now through 2006. 2,136 cases made.
It pours clear garnet, very light in color for a Châteauneuf-du-Pape. It seems light on the nose and palate, too, opening with a vinous scent of raspberries, spice, faint vegetal notes and a high-toned whiff of volatile acidity. It's a little more inviting in its flavor, juicy and very tart, simple red fruit and white pepper over almost sour acidity, on the thin side.