2017 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Trois Sources Vieille Julienne

Leading off the three Châteauneuf Du Papes, the 2017 Châteauneuf Du Pape Les Trois Sources comes from more sandy soils just across the road from the estate. It always shares more stylistic similarities with the Réserve and is more opulent, sexy, and fruit loaded compared to the Hauts-Lieux cuvée. This 2017 is spectacular, offering loads of black fruits, black licorice, ground herbs, violets, and some obvious loamy soil and mineral-like aromas and flavors. Full-bodied, expansive, and multi- dimensional, this is another singular wine from Jean-Paul Daumen that tastes like the essence of this stunning terroir

Vivid ruby. A complex, spice-accented bouquet displays cherry cola, cassis and floral oil scents. Expressive, appealingly sweet red and dark berry and bitter cherry flavors are complemented by hints of baking spices and smoky minerals. Shows fine definition and spicy lift on a long, gently tannic finish that strongly echoes the floral note.