Domaine de la Janasse Cuvee Vieilles Vignes 2021 1.5L Château Le Bon Pasteur ) with north- and west-facing

) with north- and west-facing expositions

is surprisingly tightly wound

Ripe red cherry and cassis

the 2020 Le Carillon d'Angélus (a blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc) rocks up with ready-to-go scents of plum preserves

The staggering nose of fresh pineapple invites you to a voyage to the tropics with their rich colors and lush vegetation

Domaine de la Janasse Cuvee Vieilles Vignes 2021 1.5L Château Le Bon Pasteur ) with north- and west-facingThe advantages of old vines are perhaps most evident in the more difficult vintages (whether hot and dry or cool and rainy). The 2021 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes is a strong effort, delivering supple, velvety waves of ripe black cherries and black raspberries. Medium to full bodied, it's rich and concentrated without seeming at all heavy or unbalanced, finishing long and juicy. It's approximately 75% Grenache, 15% Mourvdre, 5% Syrah and 5%