Vieille Julienne, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vintage:2004 This is potentially a monument

This is potentially a monument in the making if it can continue to add depth as it ages and the potential to do so certainly appears to be present

which is made from de-stemmed fruit

and certainly fresher if still notably ripe nose reflects notes of black cherry

The delicious and vibrant medium weight flavors possess a caressing mouth feel while exhibiting so much salinity that the mildly warm finish is borderline salty

floral and spice scents are underscored by emerging mineral and succulent herb flourishes

Vieille Julienne, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vintage:2004 This is potentially a monumentNo reserve was made in this vintage, so all the old vine fruit was placed in their regular cuvee. Fully mature, medium bodied, peppery red fruits and a bushel of garrigue is what you will find on the nose and palate. This is good to go.