Cristia, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vv Vintage:2004 Red fruits on the nose

Red fruits on the nose with hints of liquorice and coffee

Will the 2009 shut down in bottle

Fades a bit fast

This has wonderful potential and should be one of the longest-lived wines among the Dujac ‘08s

An overtly floral-infused nose speaks of acacia blossom

Cristia, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vv Vintage:2004 Red fruits on the noseThe first vintage for the tiny production, old vine Grenache cuvee, the 2004 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes is 100% Grenache, from the oldest holdings of the estate, that was raised in older, small barrels. It's a sensational 2004 that exhibits lots of plum, black cherries, caramelized meats, chocolate and violet aromas and flavors. Big, rich, full bodied and uncommonly sexy and textured in the vintage, it is drinking beautifully today but should