Domaine de la Janasse Cuvee Vieilles Vignes 2021 1.5L Château Le Bon Pasteur malolactic fermentation results in a

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Sweet red cherry rose petal lavender spice mint and blood orange lend quite a bit of aromatic presence to a mid-weight Barolo built on translucent energy

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the 2020 Le Carillon d'Angélus (a blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc) rocks up with ready-to-go scents of plum preserves

Domaine de la Janasse Cuvee Vieilles Vignes 2021 1.5L Château Le Bon Pasteur malolactic fermentation results in aThe advantages of old vines are perhaps most evident in the more difficult vintages (whether hot and dry or cool and rainy). The 2021 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes is a strong effort, delivering supple, velvety waves of ripe black cherries and black raspberries. Medium to full bodied, it's rich and concentrated without seeming at all heavy or unbalanced, finishing long and juicy. It's approximately 75% Grenache, 15% Mourvdre, 5% Syrah and 5%