Saint Prefert, Chateauneuf Du Pape Reserve Auguste Favier Vintage:2011 A background dollop of wood

A background dollop of wood surrounds pungent aromas of mineral reduction

super-finessed Blanc des Blancs

almost severe in structure

ripe berries and flowers

this classic barrel-fermented 'best of the best' Shiraz comes from a dozen or so top vineyards

Saint Prefert, Chateauneuf Du Pape Reserve Auguste Favier Vintage:2011 A background dollop of woodVibrant and captivating, with exuberant fruitcake, cinnamon and black tea aromas leading the way for a fleshy core of raspberry pte de fruit, plum sauce and cassis, all allied to a lovely velvety texture. Maintains intensity through the finish, showing a long echo of pastis. Best from 2020 through 2040. 1,300 cases made. JM