Food & Wine: September 2003 Archives

Last night I tried: 1999 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Les Vieilles Vignes by Domaine du Villeneuve

Wine Spectator: Subtle and rich at the same time, this is an interesting balance of sweet oak and tannins, ripe black fruit, complex terroir notes and refined oak treatment. Medium- to full-bodied, it's well-made. The finish is sweet-tasting and seductive.

Me: I agree with the subtle and rich at the same time. It was very odd sensation on the pallet. It had a "thin" feel to it while being extremely bold. I liked the second glass better than the first. On a 10 point scale, I'd give it an 8.