1969 Duvigneau (Avignon) - Chateauneuf du Pape - Tete de Cuvée
Pristine brown glass bottle, my only bottle. Popped and poured. Excellent cork. Colour of deep burgundy red with a light red/terracotta rim. The nose gives me Bovril, oxtail soup and cold cooked beef with a smattering of wild Provençal herbs. Soft, sweet yet with fresh acidity and still a hint of tannin. Full bodied, drinking perfectly now for me without a hint of oxidation. It paired well with the pork chops (soaked in herbs and red wine for 24 hours) and lamb chops cooked on a charcoal BBQ.
