I was in the mood for something good. Very good. And this didn't disappoint. I don't know how Henri Bonneau does it, but I always marvel at the intensity he achieves in his wines while simultaneously wrapping them in a sheath of elegance and finesse. It manages to be deep and complex while staying lithe. This is textbook Grenache in that it shows kirsch, earth, and spice, and very fine and ripe tannins. Finish won't quit, the mid-palate is explosive, and the depth and complexity is captivating. The 2001 version of this wine (when one has a good bottle) is slightly better, but anyone who's never had CdP that's blown them away should try this. One of the very few expensive CdPs that is unequivocally worth every penny. Went well with food, but this is so good that I think it's best consumed while being contemplated over in perfect solitude.
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