Big and very full-bodied

lemon rind and a subtle matchstick character

The palate is round and ripe with concentrated

the wine offers a structured wall of ripe

the magic begins as you descend into the maze of cellars that dates from the 13th century

Charbonniere, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vv other_regions_italy Big and very full-bodiedDried red fruits, tobacco, melted licorice and forest floor elements introduce the 2005 Chteauneuf du Pape Cuve Vieilles Vignes. The 2005 shows well today, full bodied and concentrated yet remarkably well balanced by lifting freshness, and built around resolved tannins. Complex and refined, it concludes gracefully with a long, complex finish.