In 2014 the vineyard was biodynamic across 10ha of the 40ha
textured and beautifully balanced
and it will be called Las Suertes
and it's rather fascinating to be reminded of how different its personality was at the time
concentrated orchard and pit fruit flavors and a touch of fennel that builds in the glass
Milliere, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vv Vintage:2003 In 2014 the vineyard wasI had high hopes that the 2003 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes would score in the low to mid 90s out of bottle, but no such luck. Nevertheless, this is an outstanding Chateauneuf du Pape and certainly a fine value. Deep ruby plum garnet with a wonderfully sweet and flamboyant nose of kirsch liqueur, ground pepper, and garrigue, the wine has a beautiful texture, full body, notes of plum, fig, and licorice, and a heady, glycerin imbued finish. It is