good weight but not heavy
the terraces and the large walls
full-bodied and fairly broad-shouldered for a fully mature Pichon
with the passing of Lucien Peyraud in 1996 and the retirement of sons Francois and Jean-Marie
Better in 2022
Clos Saint Jean, Chateauneuf du Pape, Vieilles Vignes 2012 Cider good weight but not heavy94 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