Vieille Julienne, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vintage:2004 floral and spice scents are

floral and spice scents are underscored by emerging mineral and succulent herb flourishes

apple and soft petrol nuances

and certainly fresher if still notably ripe nose reflects notes of black cherry

The delicious and vibrant medium weight flavors possess a caressing mouth feel while exhibiting so much salinity that the mildly warm finish is borderline salty

The 2017 is no exception

Vieille Julienne, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vintage:2004 floral and spice scents areNo reserve was made in this vintage, so all the old vine fruit was placed in their regular cuvee. Fully mature, medium bodied, peppery red fruits and a bushel of garrigue is what you will find on the nose and palate. This is good to go.