Simian, Chateauneuf Du Pape Hippolyte

Simian, Chateauneuf Du Pape HippolyteNA

Tasted from magnum at the domaine

The wines more than speak for themselves

something that was a culture shock and that seemed like an enormous waste of money given the mindset of the time

mineral and savory notes

and salt spray

crushed stone and violets with a core of fresh red and black berry fruit

cocoa powder

Ripe aromas of apple and pear compote possess more prominent floral nuances along with hints of wood toast and just sliced fennel

There is an effortless brilliance about this Pofadder—even better than last year's offering

The very generously proportioned flavors are rich to the point of opulence with a highly seductive mouthfeel before tightening up on the impressively long

A slightly riper and more deeply pitched nose speaks of cassis

dark raspberry and soft wood spice