Clos St. Jean Chateauneuf Du Pape Vieilles Vignes Magnum 2017

Description

The 2017 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes, an exclusive to the American importer, includes Grenache from vines planted in 1905. It’s richer and rounder than the regular Châteauneuf-du-Pape, showing better balance and concentration, flavors that are fresher and brighter—more blueberry than dark plum—and an intriguing note of licorice on the finish. There’s still a touch of warmth, but this looks special.