Chapelle Saint Theodoric, Chateauneuf Du Pape Grand Pin

Chapelle Saint Theodoric, Chateauneuf Du Pape Grand PinStill drinking well, the bricking 2011 Chateauneuf du Pape le Grand Pin shows notes of roasted meat, pine sap and dried cherries. Full bodied, round and supremely silky in feel, this is deliciously mature and textural, with a delightful bit of licorice on the lengthy finish. Drink up over the next few years.

Deutz’s signature spine-tingling acidity balances out the weight and creamy texture of this generous

with tobacco

complex and mostly still primary nose offers up earthy red berry fruit

but it starts off with charming floral notes

focused finish that displays noticeable warmth and a touch of sweetness

Rich and truffley on the palate

Based on these three wines

(88-91)/2029+

youthfully austere and impeccably well-balanced finish

(Roty is one of two owners but is the only domaine that bottles an example)

From a site made famous by Helen Turley when she was buying its fruit

humus and hints of freshly turned earth