Andre Brunel, Chateauneuf du Pape Cailloux Rouge Vintage:2007 These conditions worked for Merlot

These conditions worked for Merlot and Cabernet Franc

there is very good freshness and verve to the nicely delineated medium weight flavors that are also very dry and slightly austere

The Brunate is all about length

pixelated tannins and seamless freshness

full-bodied palate

Andre Brunel, Chateauneuf du Pape Cailloux Rouge Vintage:2007 These conditions worked for MerlotThe 2009 Chateauneuf du Pape is a blockbuster. Deep ruby colored and a blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre and the rest other permitted varieties, it offers up a big, sweet bouquet of kirsch, blackberries, ground herbs, pepper and licorice. Full bodied, textured and layered, it has terrific fruit intensity, no hard edges and a great finish. Drink this hedonistic beauty anytime over the coming decade or more.