WTN: 1995 Paul Jaboulet Aine Les Cedres

[Brad Ballinger]

1995 Paul Jaboulet Aine “Les Cedres,” Chateauneuf-du-Pape. I believe this wine is something like 80% grenache with about 10% each mourvedre and syrah. It was a nice pairing for the lamb. The lamb was roasted simply with root veggies. It was studded with garlic and rosemary. The wine was on the medium-bodied side of CdP. Aromatic nose of olives, leather, spice, black pepper, blueberry, and some citrus. Tart, spicy, and lively on the palate. Some earthy notes take over, along with spice and red fruits. Tannins are resolving, but the wine has some years left. Clean fruit and olive finish. The wine stayed out of the way of the meal. Really, a nice match.

[Schneier]

Thank you. I have one of these in my basement.

Bruce

[docsconz]

Now, that is comfort food.