Clos Saouma Chateauneuf du Pape Arioso Rouge 2011 Piedmont Piedmont from the smallest of the

from the smallest of the parcels at five acres

but extremely tannic and at least 5-10 years away from full maturity

they will even sell 2008 before 2005 and 2006

Here the nose is similar to that of the regular cuvée save for the fact that the fruit is slightly riper and denser

The wine is rich and full-bodied

Clos Saouma Chateauneuf du Pape Arioso Rouge 2011 Piedmont Piedmont from the smallest of theLooking like a step up over the 12, the 2011 Chteauneuf du Pape Arioso is 100% Grenache, all from the Pignan lieu dit and vines planted in 1942, which will spend about 60 months in demi muid prior to bottling. Despite this crazy long elevage, it stays fresh and lively, with a rich, rounded and creamy texture that carries loads of black cherry, black raspberry, spiced meat and crushed flower like aromas and flavors.