Olivier Leflaive, Bourgogne Oncle Vincent Size:12x750ml the 2011 Chateauneuf du Pape

the 2011 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes is among the top few wines of this maligned vintage

This wine is a work in progress – but everything suggests that it will be a majestic Magis

An expressive and exceptionally pretty nose speaks of wild red berry fruit liqueur aromas that marry into pure

with hints of licorice and iron

almonds and crème fraîche

Olivier Leflaive, Bourgogne Oncle Vincent Size:12x750ml the 2011 Chateauneuf du Pape(from Puligny vines). Here too there is a whiff of sulfur present on the wood trimmed aromas of white fleshed orchard fruit where various citrus elements lurk in the background. As is usually the case, the delicious medium weight flavors possess a bit more volume and concentration as well as better depth on the bitter lemon zest inflected finish. Worth checking out for its level.