Boislauzon, Chateauneuf Du Pape Quet Brut Zero tobacco leaf and forest floor

tobacco leaf and forest floor

You can recognize the Mourvedre-driven structure and tannic spine on the palate

firm and equally explosive finish that is driving and linear in character

Subtle but not invisible wood frames the violet

and it has a great

Boislauzon, Chateauneuf Du Pape Quet Brut Zero tobacco leaf and forest floorBased on 80% Grenache and 20% Mourvdre, the 2009 Chteauneuf Du Pape Cuvee Du Quet is showing beautifully, with a powerful, rich, yet seamless style. Ripe black cherries, black licorice, roasted garrigue, meat, tapenade, and Provenal notes all emerge from the glass. It's full bodied, has a deep, layered mid palate, sweet tannins, and a great finish. I'd say it's drinking at point today, yet it has the density, depth, and balance to evolve gracefully