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Clos du Mont-Olivet

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2020
91
The distinctive bouquet of roses in the nose is just great. On the palate, the wine is supple, silky and fresh with a core of ripe, kirsch and black raspberries with additional notes of herbs and olives. The finish is equally racy and refined. This will be easy to enjoy on release. Drink from 2022 - 2032.

The distinctive bouquet of roses in the nose is just great. On the palate, the wine is supple, silky and fresh with a core of ripe, kirsch and black raspberries with additional notes of herbs and olives. The finish is equally racy and refined. This will be easy to enjoy on release. Drink from 2022 - 2032.

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2020
94
Seductive in nature, the wine offers its ripe center of black raspberries and kirsch with little effort. Medium-bodied, with purity and finesse to spare, you can enjoy this in its youth, or age it for over a decade. Either way, this is quite a success for the vintage. Drink from 2023-2035.

Seductive in nature, the wine offers its ripe center of black raspberries and kirsch with little effort. Medium-bodied, with purity and finesse to spare, you can enjoy this in its youth, or age it for over a decade. Either way, this is quite a success for the vintage. Drink from 2023-2035.

1,315 Views   Tasted
2019
92
Rich and energetic, with a core of bright yellow fruits with good sweetness, definition and lift, this is going to be just great on release. Drink from 2022 - 2029

Rich and energetic, with a core of bright yellow fruits with good sweetness, definition and lift, this is going to be just great on release. Drink from 2022 - 2029

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2019
92
Fresh, floral and focused on its core of elegant, sweet, red fruits, the wine leaves you with a beautiful, spicy kirsch note that resonates. This will be easy to enjoy on release. Drink from 2022 - 2033

Fresh, floral and focused on its core of elegant, sweet, red fruits, the wine leaves you with a beautiful, spicy kirsch note that resonates. This will be easy to enjoy on release. Drink from 2022 - 2033

1,972 Views   Tasted
2019
98
It is the silk and velvet textures that steal the show here. One of the most seductive wines in Chateauneuf du Pape hit a home run here. All the layers of sensuously textured red and dark red fruits, purity, elegance, flowers, kirsch, spice and herbs are in full-force on the nose and palate. This is already a pleasure to drink, but a few more years of age will make it even better. Drink from 2024 - 2038

It is the silk and velvet textures that steal the show here. One of the most seductive wines in Chateauneuf du Pape hit a home run here. All the layers of sensuously textured red and dark red fruits, purity, elegance, flowers, kirsch, spice and herbs are in full-force on the nose and palate. This is already a pleasure to drink, but a few more years of age will make it even better. Drink from 2024 - 2038

3,865 Views   Tasted
2018
95
Plush, rich, silky and fresh, with loads of ripe, sweet, delicious red fruits, flowers, spice, earth, herbs, olives and pepper. Medium-bodied, soft and refined, this will offer pleasure almost on release.

Plush, rich, silky and fresh, with loads of ripe, sweet, delicious red fruits, flowers, spice, earth, herbs, olives and pepper. Medium-bodied, soft and refined, this will offer pleasure almost on release.

2,699 Views   Tasted
2018
91
Silky, soft, refined and sweet, this medium-bodied, fresh wine is filled with chalky tannins, olives, herbs, red berries and garrigue on the nose and palate. This will be delicious on release.

Silky, soft, refined and sweet, this medium-bodied, fresh wine is filled with chalky tannins, olives, herbs, red berries and garrigue on the nose and palate. This will be delicious on release.

1,980 Views   Tasted
2017
91
Soft, forward and juicy, with licorice and herbal accents to the sweet, slightly spiced fruits, this is already delicious and it's going to get better from here. The wine is a blend of at least 70% Grenache and various other allowable grape varieties.

Soft, forward and juicy, with licorice and herbal accents to the sweet, slightly spiced fruits, this is already delicious and it's going to get better from here. The wine is a blend of at least 70% Grenache and various other allowable grape varieties.

2,709 Views   Tasted
2016
96
Just a super wine, texturally, the wine is lush, opulent, and silky, as well as vibrant, long, and rich. There is a gorgeous sense of purity to the peppery kirsch and black raspberries that stands out. Drink from 2022-2033.

Just a super wine, texturally, the wine is lush, opulent, and silky, as well as vibrant, long, and rich. There is a gorgeous sense of purity to the peppery kirsch and black raspberries that stands out. Drink from 2022-2033.

3,478 Views   Tasted
Flowers, pepper, black raspberry and kirsch are in your face. Full bodied, soft and polished, the wine is opulent, rich, full bodied, sweet and pure. There is a wealth of fruit here that fills your palate. The fruit is pure and refined, with silky tannins in the finish.

Flowers, pepper, black raspberry and kirsch are in your face. Full bodied, soft and polished, the wine is opulent, rich, full bodied, sweet and pure. There is a wealth of fruit here that fills your palate. The fruit is pure and refined, with silky tannins in the finish.

3,740 Views   Tasted
2016
92
Luscious, forward, spicy, fresh, sweet, black raspberries, plums and cherries taste and feel great. The texture is silky and the fruit on the palate sticks with you long after the wine has left the glass.

Luscious, forward, spicy, fresh, sweet, black raspberries, plums and cherries taste and feel great. The texture is silky and the fruit on the palate sticks with you long after the wine has left the glass.

3,458 Views   Tasted
2016
89
Forward, fresh and vibrant, the wine is already delicious with its medium bodied, display of soft, sweet, peppery red fruits. The wine made its debut with the 2005 vintage.

Forward, fresh and vibrant, the wine is already delicious with its medium bodied, display of soft, sweet, peppery red fruits. The wine made its debut with the 2005 vintage.

1,507 Views   Tasted
2015
90
Medium bodied, silky and fresh, this medium/full bodied charmer, with all its spicy, red cherry core is already drinking great today. The wine was made blending 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 6% Mourvedre and various other, assorted grape varieties.

Medium bodied, silky and fresh, this medium/full bodied charmer, with all its spicy, red cherry core is already drinking great today. The wine was made blending 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 6% Mourvedre and various other, assorted grape varieties.

3,672 Views   Tasted
Medium bodied and finesse in style, the wine makes a beeline to its red cherry center. Silky tannins and sweetness in the fruit is the name of the game here. The wine was made from a blend of 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 6% Mourvedre and 4% of various, allowable AOC grapes.

Medium bodied and finesse in style, the wine makes a beeline to its red cherry center. Silky tannins and sweetness in the fruit is the name of the game here. The wine was made from a blend of 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 6% Mourvedre and 4% of various, allowable AOC grapes.

2,527 Views   Tasted
2015
96
Sexy, silky and sensuous, there is purity to the fruit, length and ripe, polished tannins. The wine has weight, balance, harmony and a plethora of sweet, ripe, red fruits to make this something that tastes as good as it feels. Produced from a blend of 75% old vine Grenache, 15% Mourvedre and 10% Syrah, the wine reached 15% ABV.

Sexy, silky and sensuous, there is purity to the fruit, length and ripe, polished tannins. The wine has weight, balance, harmony and a plethora of sweet, ripe, red fruits to make this something that tastes as good as it feels. Produced from a blend of 75% old vine Grenache, 15% Mourvedre and 10% Syrah, the wine reached 15% ABV.

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2014
90
Light in color, with kirsch, forest and tapenade on the nose, the wine is already quite tasty. Light, elegant and fresh, this is an early drinking, cherry filled charmer.

Light in color, with kirsch, forest and tapenade on the nose, the wine is already quite tasty. Light, elegant and fresh, this is an early drinking, cherry filled charmer.

1,662 Views   Tasted
2013
89
Medium bodied, early drinking styled wine, here you find delicate red fruits, freshness and spicy, kirsch notes with elegant textures and a red cherry finish.

Medium bodied, early drinking styled wine, here you find delicate red fruits, freshness and spicy, kirsch notes with elegant textures and a red cherry finish.

1,273 Views   Tasted
2012
93
Charming in every way, the fruit has a polished texture and freshness that never seems to dissipate or lose its fresh, lush qualities. Produced from a blend of 75% old vine Grenache, 15% Mourvedre and 10% Syrah, the wine reached 15% ABV.

Charming in every way, the fruit has a polished texture and freshness that never seems to dissipate or lose its fresh, lush qualities. Produced from a blend of 75% old vine Grenache, 15% Mourvedre and 10% Syrah, the wine reached 15% ABV.

3,553 Views   Tasted
2012
91
Jammy kirsch, black raspberry, smoke, thyme and herbs start off the show. The wine is lush, soft, medium bodied and polished. The tannins and textures are elegant, refined, peppery and fresh. This is really drinking nicely at 6 years of age.

Jammy kirsch, black raspberry, smoke, thyme and herbs start off the show. The wine is lush, soft, medium bodied and polished. The tannins and textures are elegant, refined, peppery and fresh. This is really drinking nicely at 6 years of age.

2,776 Views   Tasted
Black cherry liqueur in character, with peppery notes and garrigue, the wine is soft, lush and forward. From a blend 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 6% Mourvedre and 3% Cinsault, the wine reached 15% ABV.

Black cherry liqueur in character, with peppery notes and garrigue, the wine is soft, lush and forward. From a blend 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 6% Mourvedre and 3% Cinsault, the wine reached 15% ABV.

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2011
90
Earthy, smoky soft and sweet, the fruit is hanging in there, but the secondary notes are equally, of not slightly stronger, so you get a sense of pepper, herbs, olives and herbs de Provence. This is charming to drink today, but it is not a vintage for long-term aging.

Earthy, smoky soft and sweet, the fruit is hanging in there, but the secondary notes are equally, of not slightly stronger, so you get a sense of pepper, herbs, olives and herbs de Provence. This is charming to drink today, but it is not a vintage for long-term aging.

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Fresh kirsch, silky textures and a sweet, soft, polished, peppery, red berry finish are found in this delicious wine.

Fresh kirsch, silky textures and a sweet, soft, polished, peppery, red berry finish are found in this delicious wine.

1,740 Views   Tasted
2010
97
Silky, polished, sensuous, and delivering the essence of ripe, old vine Grenache, there is so much kirsch, licorice, jammy blackberries, spice and fresh herbs, it’s hard to believe. As big as this is, the wine is also voluptuous, ostentatious, deep, incredibly rich and lush, leaving a lasting impression.

Silky, polished, sensuous, and delivering the essence of ripe, old vine Grenache, there is so much kirsch, licorice, jammy blackberries, spice and fresh herbs, it’s hard to believe. As big as this is, the wine is also voluptuous, ostentatious, deep, incredibly rich and lush, leaving a lasting impression.

8,635 Views   Tasted
2010
92
This super wine, and great value delivers flowers, kirsch, jam and garrigue. Supple textured and already delivering pleasure, this is a winner.

This super wine, and great value delivers flowers, kirsch, jam and garrigue. Supple textured and already delivering pleasure, this is a winner.

3,093 Views   Tasted
2009
94
Full bodied, soft, lush, round and packed with ripe, old vine Grenache, the wine serves up sweet, fresh, ripe cherries, kirsch, black raspberries and black pepper. This is a really nice style of Chateauneuf that makes it hard to put the glass down.

Full bodied, soft, lush, round and packed with ripe, old vine Grenache, the wine serves up sweet, fresh, ripe cherries, kirsch, black raspberries and black pepper. This is a really nice style of Chateauneuf that makes it hard to put the glass down.

4,933 Views   Tasted
2007
91
Silky, sweet and fresh, this is just hitting its peak. If you are sitting on any bottles, pop cork for the juicy, lush, sweet, earthy, red fruits, spice, herbs and olives that are found from start to finish.

Silky, sweet and fresh, this is just hitting its peak. If you are sitting on any bottles, pop cork for the juicy, lush, sweet, earthy, red fruits, spice, herbs and olives that are found from start to finish.

3,302 Views   Tasted
2007
93
No longer at peak, while still a treat, with all of its lush, ripe, spicy, earthy red fruits, now, you find less opulence and more tertiary notes of olives, garrigue, and herbs. Medium-bodied, earthy and plummy, this will be at its best over the next few years. Drink from 2022-2026.

No longer at peak, while still a treat, with all of its lush, ripe, spicy, earthy red fruits, now, you find less opulence and more tertiary notes of olives, garrigue, and herbs. Medium-bodied, earthy and plummy, this will be at its best over the next few years. Drink from 2022-2026.

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With an explosive nose of black cherries, kirsch, flowers, licorice, herbs and wet earth, you already know this is a winner. On the palate, the wine is silky, sensuous, lush and polished with layers of perfectly ripe plums and cherries that just don't quit. The wine is fully ready to go. No decanting needed here, just pop and pour. It is hard to imagine the wine getting any better than this. So if you are sitting on any bottles, it is time to pull a cork and enjoy the ride.

With an explosive nose of black cherries, kirsch, flowers, licorice, herbs and wet earth, you already know this is a winner. On the palate, the wine is silky, sensuous, lush and polished with layers of perfectly ripe plums and cherries that just don't quit. The wine is fully ready to go. No decanting needed here, just pop and pour. It is hard to imagine the wine getting any better than this. So if you are sitting on any bottles, it is time to pull a cork and enjoy the ride.

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Just weeks away from its 10th birthday, this is in the absolute perfect place for hedonistic, thrill sippers. The lush, sensuous, sexy textures really make this wine something special. The fruit, mostly cherries, shows great purity, freshness, sweetness and verve. The finish wraps it all up the perfect package. No decanting needed here, just let the wine develop in the glass.

Just weeks away from its 10th birthday, this is in the absolute perfect place for hedonistic, thrill sippers. The lush, sensuous, sexy textures really make this wine something special. The fruit, mostly cherries, shows great purity, freshness, sweetness and verve. The finish wraps it all up the perfect package. No decanting needed here, just let the wine develop in the glass.

4,680 Views   Tasted
Popped and poured. This is one of those wine you knew was going to be good the moment the wine hit the glass. The garrigue, fresh red fruit, pepper, thyme and mint nose rocked it. Even better, the palate was pure lushness and silk. The perfectly ripe, sweet, old vine Grenache leaves a lasting impression in your mouth. This could get better, but it's so good now, if you have a bottle, you need to pop a cork and taste this for yourself.

Popped and poured. This is one of those wine you knew was going to be good the moment the wine hit the glass. The garrigue, fresh red fruit, pepper, thyme and mint nose rocked it. Even better, the palate was pure lushness and silk. The perfectly ripe, sweet, old vine Grenache leaves a lasting impression in your mouth. This could get better, but it's so good now, if you have a bottle, you need to pop a cork and taste this for yourself.

4,442 Views   Tasted
From mostly old vine Grenache with about 10% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre, powerful aromas of black pepper, fresh herbs, kirsch, wild strawberries, jam and spices are all over the place. Sensuous in texture, rich in flavor and concentration, this beautiful example of Chateauneuf du Pape can be enjoyed in its youth for all the luscious, ripe, red fruits, or allowed to age. This is a wine I'm happy to have purchased as a pre arrival.

From mostly old vine Grenache with about 10% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre, powerful aromas of black pepper, fresh herbs, kirsch, wild strawberries, jam and spices are all over the place. Sensuous in texture, rich in flavor and concentration, this beautiful example of Chateauneuf du Pape can be enjoyed in its youth for all the luscious, ripe, red fruits, or allowed to age. This is a wine I'm happy to have purchased as a pre arrival.

6,280 Views   Tasted
2005
94
Full bodied, and loaded with layers of sweet, juicy, ripe cherries, kirsch and olives, there is freshness and opulent character to be found here. Drink now, or wait another year or two, this is really a delicious treat.

Full bodied, and loaded with layers of sweet, juicy, ripe cherries, kirsch and olives, there is freshness and opulent character to be found here. Drink now, or wait another year or two, this is really a delicious treat.

3,781 Views   Tasted
2004
92
There is a lot to like about this wine. The nose serves up ripe berries, garrigue and pepper. The wine is medium bodied, soft textured and drinking well today.

There is a lot to like about this wine. The nose serves up ripe berries, garrigue and pepper. The wine is medium bodied, soft textured and drinking well today.

4,648 Views   Tasted
2003
91
Jammy strawberry, kirsch, spice, black raspberry, pepper and Provencal herbs lead to a mature Chateauneuf du Pape. Ripe, plush and open for pleasure, the wine ends with a myriad of lush, jammy red and dark berries.

Jammy strawberry, kirsch, spice, black raspberry, pepper and Provencal herbs lead to a mature Chateauneuf du Pape. Ripe, plush and open for pleasure, the wine ends with a myriad of lush, jammy red and dark berries.

4,226 Views   Tasted
2000
93
Silky, sexy, polished, and loaded with sweet, ripe, fresh cherries, kirsch, black raspberries, spice, herbs and earth. There is a nice purity to the fruit that matches the elegant textures on the palate. This is showing all it has on its 18th birthday. and may be on the downhill curve, as I remember previous bottles offering more intensity.

Silky, sexy, polished, and loaded with sweet, ripe, fresh cherries, kirsch, black raspberries, spice, herbs and earth. There is a nice purity to the fruit that matches the elegant textures on the palate. This is showing all it has on its 18th birthday. and may be on the downhill curve, as I remember previous bottles offering more intensity.

2,478 Views   Tasted
1998
93
Loads of kirsch, pepper, black cherry jam, garrigue and earthy scents open up the wine. In the mouth, the wine is rich, concentrated and paked with layers of sweet, dark, red berries, spice and lush textures. This is drinking great today.

Loads of kirsch, pepper, black cherry jam, garrigue and earthy scents open up the wine. In the mouth, the wine is rich, concentrated and paked with layers of sweet, dark, red berries, spice and lush textures. This is drinking great today.

4,196 Views   Tasted
The wine opens with black cherries, cracked pepper, kirsch, garrigue and an interesting note of fresh corn. When this was pointed out, others in the group spotted it as well. Rich, deep and elegant in style, this mature wine finished with a peppery, blackberry jam and strawberry filled finish.

The wine opens with black cherries, cracked pepper, kirsch, garrigue and an interesting note of fresh corn. When this was pointed out, others in the group spotted it as well. Rich, deep and elegant in style, this mature wine finished with a peppery, blackberry jam and strawberry filled finish.

5,456 Views   Tasted
Black pepper, flowers, licorice, Kirsch, market herbs and freshly mown grass in the perfume. This full bodied wine is filled with fresh strawberry, raspberry and dark cherries in the mouth. The elegantly rustic, sauvage textured wine fills your mouth with freshness and flavors, ending with a peppery, black cherry finish. This is at a great place to enjoy today.

Black pepper, flowers, licorice, Kirsch, market herbs and freshly mown grass in the perfume. This full bodied wine is filled with fresh strawberry, raspberry and dark cherries in the mouth. The elegantly rustic, sauvage textured wine fills your mouth with freshness and flavors, ending with a peppery, black cherry finish. This is at a great place to enjoy today.

5,416 Views   Tasted
Deep, dark color. Robust character. Ripe, black, peppery fruit complicated with ample doses of kirsch.

Deep, dark color. Robust character. Ripe, black, peppery fruit complicated with ample doses of kirsch.

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Great dark, ruby hue. On the nose, pepper, raspberries, mint, herbs and earthy notes. Very full bodied, and highly extracted, with palate sensations that are as enjoyable as the nose . The wine finishes with a blast of jammy blackberries, plums, strawberries and over ripe cherries.

Great dark, ruby hue. On the nose, pepper, raspberries, mint, herbs and earthy notes. Very full bodied, and highly extracted, with palate sensations that are as enjoyable as the nose . The wine finishes with a blast of jammy blackberries, plums, strawberries and over ripe cherries.

2,533 Views   Tasted
1994
90
Firm, but not without some charm ripe, this kirsch and cherry griotte filled wine is drinking at full maturity today.

Firm, but not without some charm ripe, this kirsch and cherry griotte filled wine is drinking at full maturity today.

3,143 Views   Tasted
1990
96
Fully mature, this is gorgeous. The ripe, juicy, sweet, peppery, earthy, garrigue and kirsch is a blast. The wine is still concentrated, lush, ripe and juicy with a strong hint of spicebox in the finish. Full-bodied, round and showy, this is a beautiful example of fully mature Chateauneuf du Pape!

Fully mature, this is gorgeous. The ripe, juicy, sweet, peppery, earthy, garrigue and kirsch is a blast. The wine is still concentrated, lush, ripe and juicy with a strong hint of spicebox in the finish. Full-bodied, round and showy, this is a beautiful example of fully mature Chateauneuf du Pape!

3,817 Views   Tasted
Earthy, barnyard scents are complicated by the kirsch, spice, garrigue and exotic plummy notes. Still fresh, silky and loaded with sweet, ripe cherries, this is at absolute peak and should be enjoyed over the next few years.

Earthy, barnyard scents are complicated by the kirsch, spice, garrigue and exotic plummy notes. Still fresh, silky and loaded with sweet, ripe cherries, this is at absolute peak and should be enjoyed over the next few years.

4,014 Views   Tasted
With a perfume filled with aromatics of fruit cake, spice box, cinnamon, kirsch, earth, licorice and flowers, it's difficult to keep your nose out of the glass. The scents remind me of Christmas. Silky in texture, with a strawberry, cherry and spice finish, the wine was great the moment it was poured from the bottle. It started dropping fruit after 90 minutes in the glass. That first hour and half was a treat! This Chateauneuf du Pape is fully mature and will not improve. While there is no hurry to drink a well stored bottle, I'm going to finish my remaining two bottles over the next 2-3 years.

With a perfume filled with aromatics of fruit cake, spice box, cinnamon, kirsch, earth, licorice and flowers, it's difficult to keep your nose out of the glass. The scents remind me of Christmas. Silky in texture, with a strawberry, cherry and spice finish, the wine was great the moment it was poured from the bottle. It started dropping fruit after 90 minutes in the glass. That first hour and half was a treat! This Chateauneuf du Pape is fully mature and will not improve. While there is no hurry to drink a well stored bottle, I'm going to finish my remaining two bottles over the next 2-3 years.

3,785 Views   Tasted
Kirsch, barnyard, sour cherry, jammy black raspberry and pepper aromatics open to a wine reeks of wild animal. This is a positive comment. The full bodied, concentrated, powerful wine combines boatloads of ripe and over ripe fruit. The wine finishes with a big mouthful of jammy black cherry and earth.

Kirsch, barnyard, sour cherry, jammy black raspberry and pepper aromatics open to a wine reeks of wild animal. This is a positive comment. The full bodied, concentrated, powerful wine combines boatloads of ripe and over ripe fruit. The wine finishes with a big mouthful of jammy black cherry and earth.

3,943 Views   Tasted
Gobs of rich, ripe and over ripe red fruits and plums are all over the place and in your face. Full bodied and packed with plush, ripe fruit, this grabs your attention.

Gobs of rich, ripe and over ripe red fruits and plums are all over the place and in your face. Full bodied and packed with plush, ripe fruit, this grabs your attention.

3,530 Views   Tasted
Scents of red and black fruits, pepper and jam were joined by a complex display of herbs. This thick, concentrated wine was packed with lush, ripe Grenache fruit.

Scents of red and black fruits, pepper and jam were joined by a complex display of herbs. This thick, concentrated wine was packed with lush, ripe Grenache fruit.

2,605 Views   Tasted
Great ripe fruit notes, herbs, barnyard notes and a dose of spearmint. Very complex. The mouth feel was rich and concentrated. The flavors screamed Grenache as endless waves of ripe, fresh, jammy strawberry and raspberry filled your mouth.

Great ripe fruit notes, herbs, barnyard notes and a dose of spearmint. Very complex. The mouth feel was rich and concentrated. The flavors screamed Grenache as endless waves of ripe, fresh, jammy strawberry and raspberry filled your mouth.

1,969 Views   Tasted
1983
89
Fully mature, with a spicy kirsch and earthy nose. Medium bodied, elegant and soft, there is a nice sweetness to to very ripe cherry finish.

Fully mature, with a spicy kirsch and earthy nose. Medium bodied, elegant and soft, there is a nice sweetness to to very ripe cherry finish.

2,863 Views   Tasted