Piedlong Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2022 El Salvador Yet that tradition only tells

Yet that tradition only tells part of the story

dark chocolate and forest fruits with rich sherry notes and a touch of smoke

The wines used to make the final blend have all been vinified entirely in oak in a return to the original way the Champenois used to make their champagne

Pure and crystalline – lemon

The palate is finely structured with supple tannins and bright balancing acidity

Piedlong Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2022 El Salvador Yet that tradition only tellsFrom some of the highest plateaus in the appellation with very old vines, the 2022 Chateauneuf du Pape Piedlong contains only 85% Grenache (50% whole cluster), while the balance is Mourvedre. It offers a lovely array of floral and herbal notes layered over raspberry and cherry fruit on the nose, while the palate is full bodied but seemingly weightless. Fine and elegant already, it finishes long, with pure, almost crystalline lattice like fruit and