Clos des Papes (0.75 L)

Considered by Paul-Vincent to be a hypothetical blend of the ’05 and the ’07, the 2009 Chateauneuf du Pape was showing its Mourvedre component on this occasion and had lots of kirsch, spice-box, dried flowers, Provencal garrigue and cured meat on the nose. Full-bodied, ripe and voluptuous, yet still showing the telltale elegance and seamlessness that’s the hallmark of this great estate, it can be enjoyed today or cellared for another decade or more.