pure and ever-so-mildly tangy finale where a hint of wood appears

(a monopole of the Domaine with 35+ year old vines and much rockier soil than Columbière - 100% new wood)

with a backbone of acidity that lifts the wine up and makes it extremely long and persistent

Raspberries and cherries of incredible purity add hints of chocolate on the long finish but never seem heavy or warm

Rotem & Mounir Saouma, Chateauneuf Du Pape Magis Blanc Vintage:2016 pure and ever-so-mildly tangy finaleThis wine is a work in progress but everything suggests that it will be a majestic Magis. At this stage it's a kind of engine of blossom, hurling spring fresh fruit tree petals out in every direction. On the palate it's hyper expressive and articulate; blossomy for now, but with plenty of marrow packing its bones, too. Look out for this exceptionally promising wine in a year or two. Barrel sample. Scored 95 97