{"product_id":"2006-marcoux-chateauneuf-vieilles-vignes","title":"Marcoux Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes 2006","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Verdana\" size=\"1\"\u003eRobert Parker's Wine Advocate, October 2007\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Verdana\" size=\"-1\"\u003eThe 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes (4,000 bottles produced) is a blend of 50% old vine Grenache and a few other grapes aged in tank, and 50% aged in barrel. It achieved 16.2% natural alcohol. The result is a full-bodied wine with \u003cb\u003efabulous concentration,\u003c\/b\u003e a saturated dark ruby\/plum color, and an ethereal black raspberry, blackberry, and blueberry-scented bouquet with notions of truffles and flowers in the background. \u003cb\u003eIt is exceptionally opulent, full-bodied, and deep with silky tannins and low acidity. \u003c\/b\u003eGive it 2-3 years of bottle age, and drink it over the following two decades.\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\"\u003e 92-95 points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Verdana\" size=\"1\"\u003eStephen Tanzer's Int'l Wine Cellar, Jan\/Feb 2008\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Verdana\" size=\"-1\"\u003eDeep red. \u003cb\u003eSexy, pinot-like red fruits and minerals on the nose,\u003c\/b\u003e with a suave floral overtone. Lush raspberry and cherry preserve flavors are enlivened by zesty minerality and framed by silky tannins, picking up more wild garrigue and tobacco qualities on the finish. \u003cb\u003eFor all its flavor impact, this is remarkably light, even delicate, with superb balance and precision.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\"\u003e95-97 points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vins Rare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46037295497455,"sku":"2027","price":189.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/7140\/9135\/files\/marcoux_cdpvv2006-LBL.png?v=1731311595","url":"https:\/\/vinsrare.com\/products\/2006-marcoux-chateauneuf-vieilles-vignes","provider":"Vins Rare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}