Autard, Chateauneuf Du Pape Juline Vintage:2010 and this recently disgorged rendition

and this recently disgorged rendition has really benefited from the additional time sur lattes

candied fruit

Lovely and a wine that should reward mid-term keeping

floral and an appealing whiff of Asian style tea

offering loads of perfume and powerful fruit in a seamless

Autard, Chateauneuf Du Pape Juline Vintage:2010 and this recently disgorged renditionVery oaky, modern style of Chateauneuf du Pape that inspire discussion between modernists and traditionalists. The wine has a lot of depth, fat textures, richness and ripe fruits and a real lush sensation. If the oaky, espresso notes integrate the score should go up. If they persist, my score would drop as I do not really like too much oak in Grenache driven wines.