Clos Saouma Chateauneuf du Pape Arioso Rouge 2012 Douro balanced and moderately austere finale

balanced and moderately austere finale

This is one of those relatively rare wines that will age effortlessly for years yet should be enjoyable the entire way

which is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and usually produces small quantities of less than 300 cases

Absolutely spectacular aromatics of spring flowers

it delivers taut

Clos Saouma Chateauneuf du Pape Arioso Rouge 2012 Douro balanced and moderately austere finaleBright violet color. Intense cherry and dark berry liqueur aromas are complicated by suggestions of cola, Asian spices and smoky minerals. Sappy and precise on the palate, offering deeply concentrated but lively bitter cherry and boysenberry flavors and an invigorating kick of peppery spices. Closes sweet and extremely long, with a hint of bitter chocolate and harmonious, slowly emerging tannins. This beauty shows real Burgundian finesse.