M. Chapoutier Chateauneuf du Pape Croix de Bois 2001

The 2001 Châteauneuf du Pape Croix de Bois is one of Chapoutier's finest wines from this unique vineyard (it made its debut in 1998). A deep, saturated ruby-purple color is followed by a gorgeous perfume of black cherries macerated in eau-de-vie, intermixed with a Provencal blend of herbs, earth and spice box. Notes of Havana tobacco interwoven with licorice, roasted meat and sweet cherries and blackcurrants spread across the palate without any heaviness. Glycerin sweetness and a sensational tactile impression give a monumental taste of Châteauneuf du Pape.