Lucien & Andre Brunel, Les Cailloux Cuvee Centenaire other_regions_australia white orchard fruit and subtle

white orchard fruit and subtle citrus nuances

fermentation by indigenous yeasts

A slightly more refined nose speaks of red berry fruit that is liberally laced with notes of cassis and blue berry while introducing rich and even more elegant medium-bodied flavors that culminate in a firm

The palate is extremely well balanced with just about perfect viscosity

If only all white burgundy offered this accessibility (I'm talking both price and taste)

Lucien & Andre Brunel, Les Cailloux Cuvee Centenaire other_regions_australia white orchard fruit and subtleWhile bricking in hue, the 2005 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Centenaire retains some attractive black cherry fruit, joined by notes of caramel and licorice. Full bodied, richly concentrated and textured, it finishes long and nuanced. Drink it over the next several years.