Camille Giroud, Maranges Croix Moines Vintage:2023 The 2015 Chateauneuf du Pape

The 2015 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Chaupin is all Grenache

displaying fine delineation to the sappy

Very unusual nose – almost smells of caramel

The most dominant component part of Chaves red Hermitage comes from Les Bessards

Camille Giroud, Maranges Croix Moines Vintage:2023 The 2015 Chateauneuf du PapeHere the nose blends both upper and lower register aromas as the pretty red berry liqueur like notes combine with pungent earth and iron nuances. There is a slight sweetness to the rich, supple and mouth coating medium bodied flavors where the firm supporting tannins display relatively little rusticity on the sappy and delicious finish. I like the touch of minerality that surfaces on the finish and if this can develop additional depth in bottle, my