Paul Avril 'Clos des Papes' Chateauneuf du Pape 2010 750mL

"Inky ruby. Potent, intensely perfumed aromas on raspberry liqueur, cherry-cola, anise and smoky garrigue. Spicy and incisive, offering palate-staining red and dark berry flavors that become richer with air. Shows a superb balance of richness and vivacity, with dusty tannins giving grip to a long, spiceand floral-dominated finish. One of the top wines from the entire Rhone from this outstanding vintage." - Vinous, AG96 (JR), tasted 1/2013