Xavier, Chateauneuf Du Pape Size:6x750ml (aged for nine-and-a-half years in

(aged for nine-and-a-half years in American oak barrels and then held in bottle for at least nine years before release) Limpid

Very textured

Doctor Nicolas Catena told me that he planted there out of fluke and then they realized he had discovered a treasure of a place

The pale to medium ruby colored 2017 Pinot Noir Cerise Vineyard gives up citrus peel

It has the ashy/volcanic/pumice mouthfeel and very fine

Xavier, Chateauneuf Du Pape Size:6x750ml (aged for nine-and-a-half years inWild blackberry, potpourri, tobacco and dark chocolate aromas. Its full bodied with firm, velvety tannins. Intense and polished with delicious praline layers. Still has plenty of energy and structure. Gorgeous balance. Drink or hold.