It’s seriously good Chablis
bold fruit
but high volume tannins which give the wine a long and exquisite finish
For when: the bottle deserves a quiet table and full attention
produced only in exceptional vintages like 2010
2019 Nine Popes, Charles Melton Riedel Value Packs It’s seriously good ChablisDark, brooding and gloriously unapologetic, Nine Popes opens with waves of blackberry, black cherry and plum, layered with liquorice, cracked pepper, smoked meat and warm spice. The palate is full and commanding, yet beautifully shaped, with dense dark fruit framed by savoury tannins, notes of cocoa and clove, and a freshness that keeps the wine remarkably composed. Its powerful without being chaotic, generous without being clumsy, finishing long,