Xavier, Chateauneuf Du Pape Size:6x750ml Doctor Nicolas Catena told me

Doctor Nicolas Catena told me that he planted there out of fluke and then they realized he had discovered a treasure of a place

Any project Michel Chapoutier is involved with seems to excel

bay leaf and sage to smoke and grilled beef and from blueberries and blackberries to plums laced with spice

It has the ashy/volcanic/pumice mouthfeel and very fine

Very textured

Xavier, Chateauneuf Du Pape Size:6x750ml Doctor Nicolas Catena told meWild blackberry, potpourri, tobacco and dark chocolate aromas. Its full bodied with firm, velvety tannins. Intense and polished with delicious praline layers. Still has plenty of energy and structure. Gorgeous balance. Drink or hold.