Milliere, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vv other_regions (from both Mazis Haut and

(from both Mazis Haut and Bas where the two parcels total a remarkable 1

Lush and flattering

long and explosive finish

Mild reduction presently pushes the underlying fruit to the background

There is enough reduction present to push the spice and ripe dark berry fruit aromas to the background though it does not extend to the palate

Milliere, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vv other_regions (from both Mazis Haut andI 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