Santa Duc, Chateauneuf du Pape Saintes Vierges other_regions_italy the wine's balance is impeccable

the wine's balance is impeccable

Rich and round

(from 60+ year old vines and the vineyard is a whopping 4 ha monopole within Perrières)

Not as complete as the 1962 tasted alongside

Although it is tightly coiled

Santa Duc, Chateauneuf du Pape Saintes Vierges other_regions_italy the wine's balance is impeccableDetail and freshness on the nose, showing primarily herbs, flowers and spices, but it's very young still. This has intensity, concentration, depth, vibrancy and lovely acidity. There's real impact and intensity, with searching, pixelated tannins and a fresh finish that fans out across the palate. Very smart, subtle oak work. Excellent. So fresh and vibrant. Big but drinkable, with wonderful tension. Should age well. Grown on sandy soils, partly