Xavier, Chateauneuf Du Pape Size:6x750ml bay leaf and sage to

bay leaf and sage to smoke and grilled beef and from blueberries and blackberries to plums laced with spice

It has the ashy/volcanic/pumice mouthfeel and very fine

The pale to medium ruby colored 2017 Pinot Noir Cerise Vineyard gives up citrus peel

The most recent example was easily the best of them and given that it was a bottle opened by the domaine it's not really all that surprising

Xavier, Chateauneuf Du Pape Size:6x750ml bay leaf and sage toWild blackberry, potpourri, tobacco and dark chocolate aromas. Its full bodied with firm, velvety tannins. Intense and polished with delicious praline layers. Still has plenty of energy and structure. Gorgeous balance. Drink or hold.