Châteauneuf du Pape, Cuvée Felix, 2006
An exemplary old vines cuvée aged in two- to eight-year-old wooden barriques. A similar blend to the straight Châteauneuf with a little more Mourvèdre, which comes through strongly on the palate with its brooding but seductive flavours of black fruits, leather and Asian spice characteristics. This displays the usual force and muscle tempered by invigorating ripe fruit character and a fine seam of juicy acidity.
critic reviews
Ruby-red. Wild, funky and floral on the nose, offering exotic red berry, incense and dried lavender scents underscored by suave minerality. Extremely rich, with deep red and dark berry liqueur flavors complemented by smoked meat, anise and floral pastille. Reminds me of a Bonneau wine in its borderline port-like intensity and unlikely freshness. Singular and compelling.