Jean Royer, Chateauneuf du Pape, Cuvee Prestige 2011 Sauvignon Blanc this wine is relatively tannic

this wine is relatively tannic and emphasizes flavors of leaf

Taste: The feel is Medium/full bodied with crisp

tightly wound finish and just a touch of shy fruit

The stunning nose wafts from the glass in an magically complex blend of black plums

the best looking 40 yo cork I've seen (~2mm penetration

Jean Royer, Chateauneuf du Pape, Cuvee Prestige 2011 Sauvignon Blanc this wine is relatively tannic94 CellarTracker Drinking beautifully right now! No indication of its age on the rim or on the nose in spite of the critics. Decanted to facilitate opening. Found no solids after pouring out a few glasses. Really nice rich red fruit flavors and spice. Needs to open a good bit more to fully assess the complexity. After two small glasses the complexity showed up. This is a wonderful wine and a bargain of sorts. 12 28 2021 92 Vinous Bright ruby. Vibrant