plenty of undergrowth and bay leaf all with fine delineation
velvety texture
this prodigious 2001 is drinkable now and over the next 25+ years given this estate’s longevity track record
10% Petit Verdot and 8% Cabernet Franc
Dec 2008: From the Pritchard Hill Vineyard
Domaine Grand Veneur Les Origines Chateauneuf du Pape 2010 750mL Size:750mL plenty of undergrowth and bayWith more of everything, the 2010 Les Origines is a serious effort that has thrilling richness and depth. A blend of 50% Grenache and equal parts Syrah and Mourvedre thats aged for 18 months in new oak, it has a deep, rich bouquet of blackberry, crme de cassis, licorice, leather, graphite, and spice box that gives way to a full bodied, perfectly balanced Chteauneuf du Pape that builds on the palate, with fantastic richness, ripe tannin, and a finish