Chapoutier, Chateauneuf Du Pape Barbe Rac Vintage:2013 the wine holds its own

the wine holds its own as one of the most beautiful in the entire appellation and one of the best in the somewhat lackluster vintage

with a very deep ruby color

This is quite an elegant wine with lovely harmony and strikingly good balance

this is a lush

Pale to medium gold colored

Chapoutier, Chateauneuf Du Pape Barbe Rac Vintage:2013 the wine holds its ownFull ruby. Deeply pitched aromas of dark fruit preserves, incense and smoky Indian spices, with a mineral element adding vivacity. Stains the palate with intense black raspberry and bitter cherry flavors, with a spicy element providing lift. Sappy and pliant on the finish, which hangs on with noteworthy tenacity and building sweetness. Josh Raynolds