and wet earth scents is a treat
integrated and polished tannins and a superb finish
plus hints of molten dark chocolate
with beautifully integrated background oak
nearly perfect 1999 Pingus
2016 Le Vieux Donjon Chateauneuf-du-Pape Champagne and wet earth scents is"Garrigue, thyme and oceanic notes create the nose, before you begin getting into the ripe, peppery, red fruits. On the palate the wine is rich, lush, long and sings with a real depth of flavor that holds on through the long finish. Give it a few years in the cellar and it promises to be even better. The wine was made from a blend of 75% Grenache, 10% Mourvedre, 10% Syrah and 5% Cinsault." 95 100, Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider