Clos Saint Jean, Chateauneuf du Pape, Vieilles Vignes 2012 Piedmont modest tannins and a very

modest tannins and a very

lemony acidity brings all into a sharp

two lightly corroded capsules

roundness and charm in this smooth

Will be incredibly moreish in a few years

Clos Saint Jean, Chateauneuf du Pape, Vieilles Vignes 2012 Piedmont modest tannins and a very94 CellarTracker First whiff upon uncorking was alcohol and indistinct frutti di bosco. A very inky garnet in the glass, with even, long legs upon the swirl. It took an hour to open up and settle down, but when it did, enticing aromas of raspberry, kirsch, and frankincense wafted from the glass. Full bodied, the palate held fig jam, raspberry, black cherry, and some licorice on the aft palate. The finish was long, the fruit notes guided by leather and