Domaine La Roquete Chateauneuf-Du-Pape Piedlong 2016 subregion_San Juan honeydew and tropical flavors front

honeydew and tropical flavors front and center

It’s a tonsil-skipper

The nose pops with an immediate hit of fresh lemon rolling quickly into lemon curd and warm toasted almonds

A pleasantly full body and richness make this a gin cocktail staple

It comes across as light in body

Domaine La Roquete Chateauneuf-Du-Pape Piedlong 2016 subregion_San Juan honeydew and tropical flavors frontThe Piedlong' Chteauneuf du Pape is an absolutely gorgeous wine from the Brunier family. It immediately opens up with beautiful aromas of dark cherry, raspberry, licorice, spices, white pepper, lavender and wild herbs. This continues to impress on the palate with its soft, round texture and remarkable finesse, which transitions beautifully all the way through the velvety finish. Even at this early stage this blend of 90% Grenache from 70 year old