Guillaume Gonnet, Chateauneuf du Pape Muse other_regions despite being surprisingly youthful for

despite being surprisingly youthful for a wine that is already ten years old

power and structure if not quite the same level of finesse

violet and a touch of forest floor character

lemon-scented biscuits

There is outstanding volume and intensity to the imposingly-scaled flavors that possess first-rate midpalate concentration along with an abundance of dry extract that imparts a velvety texture to the firmly structured and beautifully persistent finish

Guillaume Gonnet, Chateauneuf du Pape Muse other_regions despite being surprisingly youthful forBlended from the lieux dits of La Crau and Rayas, the 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape La Muse tank sample carries a hint of fresh herbs upfront for freshness but also plush black cherry fruit, creamy supple tannins and a long, licorice tinged finish. It looks to be a stunner!