Still rather closed in the mouth following the recent bottling

it has a firm

the fermentation and aging are the same as for the centenary Carignan

The 2004 Brut Cristal has put on quite a bit of weight since I first tasted it earlier this year

but in 2000 the fruit has enough intensity to nearly cover the tannins

Pierre Usseglio, Chateauneuf Du Pape Mon Aieul other_regions Still rather closed in theNext to the traditional cuve, the 2015 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee de Mon Aieul is even riper and more concentrated, but that's not always a good thing. This all Grenache cuve offers fudge like density and rich tannins but also cooked, dead fruit flavors and bright acidity on the finish.