Barroche, Chateauneuf Du Pape Fiancee other_regions_australia I would only advise buying

I would only advise buying this with the proviso that you intend to cellar it as it requires far too long in a decanter at this early stage to open it for dinner

bright acidity and lingering floral character on the uplifted finish

lemon zest and a whisper of rosemary oil

Outstanding quality for its level and recommended

This is beautifully balanced and should hugely reward extended cellaring

Barroche, Chateauneuf Du Pape Fiancee other_regions_australia I would only advise buyingHarvest before the rains and hitting a whopping 16. 2% alcohol, the 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape Fiancee (an equal split of Grenache and Syrah) certainly has a modern flair, but is nevertheless a smoking effort that's loaded with notions of cassis, blackberry, truffle, olive tapenade and pepper. Big, voluptuous, concentrated and full bodied, it's still young and unevolved, and will have more than two decades of overall longevity.