lean and delicate but complex and mineral on the palate

Rich and fleshy but lively as well

The texture was soft and pleasurable

cherry-cola and smoky Indian spices

Starts well but then swells on the second half of the palate

Janasse, Chateauneuf Du Pape other_regions_australia lean and delicate but complexVivid ruby. A highly perfumed bouquet evokes ripe, smoke accented red and dark berries, exotic spices and lavender, and a subtle mineral nuance adds vivacity. Sappy, sweet and lively on the palate, offering juicy raspberry and floral pastille flavors that are joined by hints of licorice and bitter cola on the back half. Smooth and seamless in texture, showing very good finishing clarity, rounded tannins and strong, floral driven persistence. Josh