when the normal production should have been around 100

the 2015 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee de Mon Aieul is even riper and more concentrated

Outstanding

fruitcake and sandalwood over a core of preserved plums

even at the first sniff of the bouquet

Michel Ogier, Cote Rotie Belle Helene other_regions when the normal production shouldGlass staining ruby. Powerful, spice accented aromas of fresh black and blue fruits, candied violet, licorice and olive paste, along with a hint of exotic spices that builds steadily in the glass. Sweet, palate staining cassis, boysenberry, floral pastille and star anise flavors turn livelier with air. Impressively concentrated but surprisingly lively thanks to its spine of smoky minerality. Finishes sappy, seamless and impressively long, with