Domaine Chante Cigale Vieilles Vignes Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2012

Brilliant ruby-red. Sexy, expressive aromas of raspberry preserves, cherry compote and potpourri, with a smoky overtone. Lush and pliant, offering juicy red fruit and lavender pastille flavors that become spicier with air. Silky tannins add grip and shape to the long, spice-accented finish, which shows superb clarity and thrust. Score - 93-95. (Josh Raynolds, vinousmedia.com, Jan. 2014)