1999 Chante Cigale Chateauneuf du Pape

Deep crimson colour with brick red hue. Aroma of confectionary, cedar, cigar box, raspberry and liquorice – A superb sniff. The palate shows excellent length, with flavours of chocolate, raspberry, spice and cedar with confectionary and spice on the back palate. Excellent length, with fine, dry tannins and very long spicy aftertaste.The wine is aging well.
Cellar 3-4 years (2007-2008)
Alc/Vol: 14%
RATING: 91/100
VALUE: XXXX/5

First Tasted October 2003
Deep crimson colour with deep crimson hue. Aroma of earth, cedar and truffle followed by end notes of leather, prune and plum. The palate displays flavours of spice, plum and leather with cedar and white pepper emerging in the background. Excellent weight and mouthfeel. Soft tannins followed by an aftertaste of spice and white pepper.
Cellar 3-4 years (2006-2007)
Alc/Vol: 14.0%

RATING: 91
VALUE: XXX