Autard, Chateauneuf Du Pape Juline Brut Zero 26% Mourvèdre and 23% Syrah

26% Mourvèdre and 23% Syrah aged in 35% new French oak

The fully mature 1997 Shiraz Reserve was in total contrast to the monster 1996

(The Prüms are fond of observing that their Wehlener Sonnenuhr is usually slower to show itself than others of their wines

brass-tinged yellow-gold

24 ha parcel of 35+ year old vines in both terres rouges and terres blanches)

Autard, Chateauneuf Du Pape Juline Brut Zero 26% Mourvèdre and 23% SyrahVery oaky, modern style of Chateauneuf du Pape that inspire discussion between modernists and traditionalists. The wine has a lot of depth, fat textures, richness and ripe fruits and a real lush sensation. If the oaky, espresso notes integrate the score should go up. If they persist, my score would drop as I do not really like too much oak in Grenache driven wines.