Pere Pape, Chateauneuf du Pape 2007 White but it’s absolutely lovely regardless

but it’s absolutely lovely regardless

The window seems to be opening and I'll probably drink the other bottle while the getting is good

Méthode champenoise is achieved using no cane or other processed sugar

and a pleasantly lingering aftertaste

Pere Pape, Chateauneuf du Pape 2007 White but it’s absolutely lovely regardless92 CellarTracker The nose is open and generous and might expand with a little more time in the glass or a decanter (this was a pop and pour). It's a medium bodied wine, quite light for being a Chteuneuf du Pape and not overly extracted. It has a fair bit of soft tannins (which doesn't distract one bit) and overall a very nice structure. Those searching for jam, licorice and candy in a wine can search elsewhere, it's full of subtle herbs, black currant