2010 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Trois Sources Vieille Julienne

The 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape Les Trois Sources comes from the estate's vineyards planted in sandy soils. About 10,000 bottles have been produced. One of the great wines of the vintage, this unbelievable Chateauneuf is still extremely young and primary. Its opaque purple color is followed by scents of ink, acacia flowers, blueberries, black raspberries and blackberries. While full-bodied, extremely concentrated and massive, the wine is totally harmonious with beautifully integrated acidity, tannin and alcohol (which is no doubt in excess of 16%). Give this 2010 five more years of cellaring and drink it over the following 20-25 years.

A densely packed version, with notes of crushed plum, fig paste and blackberry preserves at the core, set against a backdrop of charcoal, ganache and singed anise. Still tightly wound, with a very grippy finish. The acidity is lively and well-embedded, so this should open nicely in the cellar. Best from 2017 through 2030. From France.-J.M.

(based on 60% grenache): Bright purple. Explosive aromas of dark berry liqueur, potpourri, candied licorice and sandalwood. Lush and expansive, offering sweet blackberry and blueberry flavors and an exotic floral pastille nuance. Closes sappy, sweet and impressively long, with intense lavender and dark berry flavors and harmonious, framing tannins.

Det var dråben" v/Niels Lillelund d. 10.09.13: "Tæt, tanninrig, en anelse hård, meget koncentreret og lidt lukket udtryk lige med masser af sort frugt og et fast tanningreb. En af de nye cuvéer, der er resultat af en ny retning på dette navnkundige domaine.

Superlækker rødvin med en dejlig duft og en blød, kompleks smag med noter af peber og chokolade. Trods de 15 procent ingen spritkant. Vinen er fremstillet på biodynamisk dyrkede druer (Demeter).