The same blend as the Les Olivets (80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, and 10% Mourv?dre), the 2016 Ch?teauneuf-du-Pape R?serve is similarly inky ruby/purple-colored and gives up a more dense, serious, backward style in its blackberry, melted licorice, roasted herb,...
Attaining some 13% natural alcohol, the 2017 Givry 1er Cru Servoisine is the fullest and most mature of Joblot's 2017s, exhibiting alluring notes of wild berries, ripe blackberry and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and richly tannic, w...
The 2017 Givry 1er Cru Clos Marole had already come together nicely when I tasted it, revealing a deeper-pitched bouquet than the Bois Cheveaux and featuring notes of juicy cherries, wild berries and warm spices. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied,...
While it doesn't match the 2016, the 2017 Ch?teauneuf Du Pape is a beautiful, elegant wine that also makes the most of this terrific vintage. Deep, rich, yet fabulously pure notes of blackcurrants, ground pepper, garrigue, and crushed flowers all emerge f...