2010 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Hauts-Lieux la Vieille Julienne

There are only 6,000 bottles of the 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape Les Hauts Lieux, which comes from pure limestone soils. It boasts an impressive purple color in addition to lots of mineral-laced, crushed rock, blueberry, boysenberry and raspberry notes. The stunning purity, full-bodied mouthfeel and voluptuous, long finish make for a potentially legendary Chateauneuf du Pape.

Bright purple. Sexy raspberry and blueberry aromas are complicated by candied floral and anise qualities, gaining spicecake and cola qualities with air. Sweet dark fruit liqueur flavors have excellent depth and clarity, with a vibrant mineral quality adding lift. Shows impressive power, sweetness and focus, finishing with outstanding clarity and lingering sweetness.

Herlig rødvin med en flot duft og en hel kurv fuld at modne og lækre frugter. Man føler næsten, at vinen ikke kun fylder munden, men hele kroppen. Trods de 15,5 procent er der ingen spritkant. Plask den gerne over i en karaffel et par timer før måltidet. Eller endnu bedre: Gem den fire-fem år. Vinen er fremstillet på biodynamisk dyrkede druer (Demeter).

Densely layered but racy in feel, with a strong graphite spine supporting rich raspberry compote, blackberry coulis and steeped plum notes. Lovely anise and black tea details add more nuance to the finish. The well-embedded grip suggests this should cellar nicely. Best from 2016 through 2030. From France.-J.M.