Bois Boursan, Chateauneuf Du Pape Felix

Bois Boursan, Chateauneuf Du Pape FelixLess aromatic than the classic cuvee, yet deeper, richer and more concentrated, the 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuve des Flix is also tannic and structured, with killer notes of singed Provencal herbs, saddle leather, chocolaty dark fruits and licorice. Tasting like the essence of Provence, drink this thick, unctuous beauty over the coming 10 15 years.

Subtle if not imperceptible wood frames the floral-scented nose of citrus

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and it shows some dusty tannins on the finish

and truffle

Drink now through 2003

With time in the glass the 1999 softens a bit

Two thousand five

lemon rind and vegetal notes

The impressively rich and very round medium weight plus flavors also exude a fine bead of minerality on the clean

powerful red exhibits black cherry and tobacco flavors

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and an overall elegant feel that belies its underlying concentration and density