Vaudieu, Chateauneuf Du Pape Val Dieu Brut Zero (mostly from Les Chenevottes proper

(mostly from Les Chenevottes proper plus a small amount of Les Bondues)

Gains weight with air

rich and opulently fruited in the mouth

Normal year

Vaudieu, Chateauneuf Du Pape Val Dieu Brut Zero (mostly from Les Chenevottes properInky ruby. Ripe cherry and black raspberry on the highly perfumed nose, with a suave floral element adding complexity. Fleshy and seamless on the palate, offering pliant red and dark berry flavors and hints of vanilla and smoky minerals. Closes smooth, sappy and very long, with excellent clarity and spicy lift. This very well balanced wine possesses the balance to age but also abundant upfront fruit to make it quite appealing now. Josh Raynolds