Clos Saint Jean, Chateauneuf du Pape, Vieilles Vignes 2012 CLOSEOUT a Larry Stone/Dominique Lafon project

a Larry Stone/Dominique Lafon project

and a rich and flavorful finish of tarte tatin

95 points Int'l Wine Cellar

and was a good match with pork tenderloin in mushroom sauce

but stays defined

Clos Saint Jean, Chateauneuf du Pape, Vieilles Vignes 2012 CLOSEOUT a Larry Stone/Dominique Lafon project94 CellarTracker First whiff upon uncorking was alcohol and indistinct frutti di bosco. A very inky garnet in the glass, with even, long legs upon the swirl. It took an hour to open up and settle down, but when it did, enticing aromas of raspberry, kirsch, and frankincense wafted from the glass. Full bodied, the palate held fig jam, raspberry, black cherry, and some licorice on the aft palate. The finish was long, the fruit notes guided by leather and