The old vine cuvee, the 2018 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes Elisabeth Chambellan is 88% Grenache, 10% Syrah, and 2% Mourvedre that comes mostly from more pebbly soils and is brought up in a mix of foudres, concrete, and stainless steel. It too has an old school, classic bouquet of peppery garrigue, orange blossom, dried flowers, and Provencal spices as well as a great core of both red and black fruits. Playing in the medium to full-bodied end of the spectrum, it offers terrific balance, plenty of mid-palate depth, and an outstanding finish. I like it today, but it will certainly evolve gracefully for 10-15 years.

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