Milliere, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vv Vintage:2003 While this is rich enough

While this is rich enough to approach now

The richer yet sleeker medium-bodied flavors also possess excellent volume and concentration plus a more refined mouth feel

but it is round enough to be somewhat approachable

with good reason

flattering fruit and a suitably appetising dry finish

Milliere, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vv Vintage:2003 While this is rich enoughI had high hopes that the 2003 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes would score in the low to mid 90s out of bottle, but no such luck. Nevertheless, this is an outstanding Chateauneuf du Pape and certainly a fine value. Deep ruby plum garnet with a wonderfully sweet and flamboyant nose of kirsch liqueur, ground pepper, and garrigue, the wine has a beautiful texture, full body, notes of plum, fig, and licorice, and a heady, glycerin imbued finish. It is