Fleshy but focused on the palate

on the other hand

Neither the 1995 nor 1996 performed as well as they had in the past

Tasted April 2016

whereas the 2012 vintage is able to hide some of its ripeness within the general fleshiness and succulence of the fruit

Janasse, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vv other_regions Fleshy but focused on theAll three Chteauneuf cuves from Christophe Sabon are exemplary, but the Vieilles Vignes is always exceptional. Almost half the vines from which this is produced are nearly a century old, grown on four parcels with different soils. The wine is partly aged in 600 litre barrels. This has a resplendent cherry and raspberry nose, showing power but no coarseness. Although very concentrated it still has finesse, and it's rich and supple despite the