The tannins need food (preferably a lump of protein) to take away their edge
there is infectious juiciness to refresh and encourage the next sip
violet and a whiff of wood
few domaines use the Sur Gamay name on the label with reds for fear it will confuse consumers
Milliere, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vv other_regions The tannins need food (preferablyI had high hopes that the 2003 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes would score in the low to mid 90s out of bottle, but no such luck. Nevertheless, this is an outstanding Chateauneuf du Pape and certainly a fine value. Deep ruby plum garnet with a wonderfully sweet and flamboyant nose of kirsch liqueur, ground pepper, and garrigue, the wine has a beautiful texture, full body, notes of plum, fig, and licorice, and a heady, glycerin imbued finish. It is