Bois Boursan, Chateauneuf Du Pape Felix other_regions_australia

Bois Boursan, Chateauneuf Du Pape Felix other_regions_australiaLess aromatic than the classic cuvee, yet deeper, richer and more concentrated, the 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuve des Flix is also tannic and structured, with killer notes of singed Provencal herbs, saddle leather, chocolaty dark fruits and licorice. Tasting like the essence of Provence, drink this thick, unctuous beauty over the coming 10 15 years.

which happened in 2019

perfect balance and a great finish

finishing warm

this derives from a southwest-facing lieu-dit with clay-limestone soils

There is a very rich

70 ha parcel of 50+ year old vines)

the wine has quite an earthy nose of fertile loam

olive tapenade and violet pastille on the evolved

There is enough fruit for the 2001 to drink well for another decade or so

raisins) along with a delicious earthy/chalky background

A somber nose half-heartedly offers up notes of forest floor

At least some patience is recommended