Pierre Usseglio, Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2009 Sauvignon Blanc this fabulous Syrah should drink

this fabulous Syrah should drink well for a decade or more

and chocolate

resolved and classy finish

mingled with notions of walnuts and marzipan

Pierre Usseglio, Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2009 Sauvignon Blanc this fabulous Syrah should drink92 points Vinous Vivid ruby. Deep red and dark berry aromas show good clarity and turn spicier with air. Juicy and precise on the palate, offering blackberry and cherry flavors and a hint of candied lavender. Closes with very good energy and lift, the spice and dark berry notes repeating. This wine is showing far more elegance now than it did last year. Jan 2012 92 points Robert Parker The 2009 Chateauneuf du Pape (80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 5%