This Grenache blend was third up at our virtual tasting. It showed well but was not my favorite. Deep garnet, it was more opaque than I was expecting. Pomegranate, raspberry, pepper, anise, kirsch, bramble and strawberry jam notes on the nose were echoed on the palate. We also got a green olive aftertaste with cedar and charcoal on the mid palate. Very integrated tannins, low acidity, medium bodied and a long finish made this a 91 pointer. At $50 I was hoping it filled the 93 point hype the pros gave it, alas it was just decent. 3 stars from me. Drink till 2025. Salut…
Domaine de la Vieille Julienne Chateauneuf-du-Pape Les Trois Sources 2015, Rhone, France
11 Tuesday Jan 2022
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