Domaine de la Cote de l'Ange Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes, Rhone, France 2013

Description

This 2013 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes leans more savory and structured than the riper, more opulent expressions of the appellation. The cooler vintage shows in its restraint, opening with dried red and black fruits, leather, and Provençal herbs, followed by notes of earth and warm stone. On the palate, it’s medium-plus in body with resolved tannins, steady acidity, and a distinctly old-vine character that adds depth without excess weight. The finish is dry, earthy, and persistent, favoring complexity over power.