Pierre Usseglio, Chateauneuf Du Pape Mon Aieul other_regions The nose seemed to have

The nose seemed to have closed down since I last encountered it in 2012

Vivid purple

But I firmly feel that recent vintages from Errazuriz completely outshine the older ones and speaking at length with winemaker Francisco Baettig

sweet almond

very focused and very precise on the finish

Pierre Usseglio, Chateauneuf Du Pape Mon Aieul other_regions The nose seemed to haveNext to the traditional cuve, the 2015 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee de Mon Aieul is even riper and more concentrated, but that's not always a good thing. This all Grenache cuve offers fudge like density and rich tannins but also cooked, dead fruit flavors and bright acidity on the finish.