7 to 8 months in contact with the lees
fennel and thyme aromas follow through to a medium-bodied
with accents of baking spices and a whiff of woodsmoke
a gentle zesty sensation
Their goal has been to make the finest wines possible from the region - wines that transcend time and place and can be placed on the table with the best wines of the world
Domaine Durieu - "Lucile Avril" Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2007 (750ml) Lambrusco dell'Emilia 7 to 8 months inCritical Acclaim 95 points Jeb Dunnuck Easily the best vintage of this cuvee Ive tasted, the 2007 Domaine Durieu Chteauneuf du Pape Rserve Lucile Avril, a blend of 90% old vine Grenache and the rest a mix of Mourvdre and Syrah, delivers a thrilling mix of lavender, roasted garrigue, melted licorice, noir, and kirsch liqueur like qualities that give way to a seamless, full bodied Chteauneuf du Pape that has no hard edges, perfect balance, and a heady,