Châteauneuf du Pape Générations Gaston-Philippe 2019 3LThe color is very dense, of a splendid deep purple ink. The wine expresses some roasted notes on the nose. Flavours of cassis and blackberry jam are dominating. The finish is very long with some very well integrated tannins. Country Region: Cotes du Rhone, France Grape varieties : 1 3 Grenache 1 3 Syrah 1 3 Mourvdre Terroir : Age of the vines: 60 to 90+ years The vines are located on three different types of soils: Alpine Diluvian large round stones

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fruit-driven

Merlot  17%

Appellation: Crozes-Hermitage AOC

The palate is medium-bodied with crisp acidity

but I had a strong suspicion that it was not a representative bottle

Raised entirely in new oak

It possesses and almost clinical precision with long persistence on the finish

Ratings: BH 88 - 91

Krug's 2006 Brut is clearly one of the vintage's highlights

concluding with a long

late pruning and the application of Valerian helped to contain the damage