The 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape Les Galets Blonds includes 90% Grenache from nearly 100-year-old vines blended with 10% Syrah from the renowned sector in the eastern part of the appellation known as Le Crau
earth and a touch of nutty new oak
aged in small foudres for fourteen months
racy and incisive
so I think this proves out in my experience now and previously as well
Sea Smoke, Santa Rita HIlls, Botella, Pinot Noir 2006 Gewurztraminer The 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape92 CellarTracker Bright red in color with the slightest fading at the edges. A lovely, fragrant cherry liqueur nose. On the palate the fruit is intense and focused, black cherries, strawberry. Round, polished tannins, nice acidity, great balance. Finishes long and bright. Drinking beautifully right now. I am impressed how these early Sea Smoke releases have held up and improved. 9 11 2020 92 CellarTracker Bottle still had some life in it. Full bodied,