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The Wine:
70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre.
20% aged in oak barrels.
An intense purple color is followed by ripe red fruit aromas, such as sweet black cherry.
The palate reveals clearly the aromatic complexity: spices and black fruit are boasted with soft tannins. The finish is long with aromatic hints of liquorice and pepper. Red raspberries, star anise and hints of cinnamon.
It will accompany game, red meat or meat in sauce and strong cheeses.
The Reviews:
"A ripe, juicy, modern style, with a big blast of plum and blackberry fruit pushed by sweet toast, fruitcake and violet notes. The long, nicely rounded finish still has to absorb a bit of toast, but this is really rock-solid. Drink now through 2021."
- Wine Spectator (May 2009), 92 pts
"The deep ruby/purple-tinged 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieux Terron exhibits a sweet nose of creosote, black cherries, cassis, roasted herbs, and pepper. Well-made and richly fruity, with lots of sucrosite as well as a long finish, it can be consumed over the next 7-8 years."
- Wine Advocate (Oct. 2008), 89-91 pts
"Vivid ruby. Exotic, perfumed aromas of blackberry and cherry-vanilla. Pliant and sweet, offering deep dark berry flavors and a sneaky note of cola. Blends sweetness and spiciness on the broad, nicely persistent finish."
- Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (Jan. 09), 88-91 pts
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