Cristia, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vv Vintage:2022 and outstanding length

and outstanding length

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

Tasted at the domaine from AP 146 22 in July 2022

This is such a gorgeous wine

Cristia, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vv Vintage:2022 and outstanding lengthThe 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