2010 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Châteauneuf-du-Pape Domaine de Terre Fe

From the biodynamically farmed Domaine de Terre Ferme, the 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape exhibits lots of Mediterranean sea breeze/seaweed, kirsch, fig, black currant and cherry notes in its complex, heady, succulent personality. With good acidity and ripe tannin, this 80% Grenache/20% Mourvedre blend is the finest offering from Domaine de Terre Ferme in over two decades. It should drink well for 15+ years.

Drink Dates: 2012-2027

Author: Robert Parker

Inky ruby. A highly perfumed bouquet evokes ripe red fruits, anise and garrigue , with slow-building spiciness and a sexy floral nuance. Sappy, tightly focused raspberry and cherry flavors are extremely concentrated and become fleshier and sweeter with air. Displays serious power on the finish, which echoes the cherry note.

Author: Josh Raynolds

Issue: January/February 2013