Georges Noellat, Echezeaux Vintage:2018 the 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape

the 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes is a blockbuster thats up with the top two to three wines of the vintage

The palate has more density than a lot of Chianti Classico and is quite insistent in terms of grip

The 2013 Gattinara Valferana is super-expressive today

with crunchy wild ripe strawberry flavor and outstanding juicy energy

23 ha parcel of vines planted in ’62 and ’68)

Georges Noellat, Echezeaux Vintage:2018 the 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape(from a . 07 ha parcel in Cruots). Here too a deft touch of wood sets off the spicier and more complex aromas that combine plum, black and blue fruit with a broad range of floral elements. The bigger, richer and more concentrated if less evident mineral driven medium bodied flavors culminate in a youthfully austere, long and bitter cherry pitinfused finish. This seductive effort should be approachable on the younger side but reward extended keeping.