Lucien & Andre Brunel, Les Cailloux Cuvee Centenaire other_regions_australia fermentation by indigenous yeasts

fermentation by indigenous yeasts

A slightly more refined nose speaks of red berry fruit that is liberally laced with notes of cassis and blue berry while introducing rich and even more elegant medium-bodied flavors that culminate in a firm

The palate is extremely well balanced with just about perfect viscosity

The round and seductively textured flavors possess reasonably good volume and intensity if only moderate depth and persistence

round and very generously proportioned medium bodied flavors that conclude in a lingering and sappy if somewhat one-dimensional finish where a hint of warmth slowly emerges

Lucien & Andre Brunel, Les Cailloux Cuvee Centenaire other_regions_australia fermentation by indigenous yeastsWhile bricking in hue, the 2005 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Centenaire retains some attractive black cherry fruit, joined by notes of caramel and licorice. Full bodied, richly concentrated and textured, it finishes long and nuanced. Drink it over the next several years.