Janasse, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vv Vintage:2010 The 2012 Pavillon Rouge is

The 2012 Pavillon Rouge is soft

There is excellent intensity and power to the imposingly constructed medium weight plus flavors that are blessed with plenty of dry extract that renders the still firm tannic spine almost invisible on the impeccably well-balanced and palate staining finish

somewhat closed down at this stage from an aromatic perspective

minerality and smoked plum and dark fruit

Janasse, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vv Vintage:2010 The 2012 Pavillon Rouge isAll three Chteauneuf cuves from Christophe Sabon are exemplary, but the Vieilles Vignes is always exceptional. Almost half the vines from which this is produced are nearly a century old, grown on four parcels with different soils. The wine is partly aged in 600 litre barrels. This has a resplendent cherry and raspberry nose, showing power but no coarseness. Although very concentrated it still has finesse, and it's rich and supple despite the