spices and tar emerge

underbrush and a touch of the sauvage that continues onto the supple

with an elegantly textural attack and a creamy core of fruit that's underpinned by a bright but nicely integrated spine of acidity

I also tasted Conterno’s first wines from his newly-acquired vineyard in Cerretta

fresh peach

Henri Bonneau, Chateauneuf Du Pape Reserve Celestins Vintage:2007 spices and tar emergeMedium bodied and quite forward for Bonneau Celestins, the wine is perhaps more interesting on the nose with its blast of garrigue, kirsch and thyme scented perfume. Soft, open and fruity, with a hint of black pepper in the cherry centric, earthy finish, this is already in its prime time drinking window. This is a nice Chateauneuf, but not a great vintage for Celestins.