Piedlong Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France 2021 Château de la Négly where below-freezing temperature prevents unwanted

where below-freezing temperature prevents unwanted bacteria from surviving

this firms up as it builds to the finish -- without losing any intensity or length

The 2019 Chardonnay Ryo-fu offers bright

Wonderfully bright and refreshing style with crisp

fruity and with a strong tobacco and cedar component in the mid-palate and in the finish

Piedlong Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France 2021 Château de la Négly where below-freezing temperature prevents unwantedTasted just prior to bottling, Piedlong's 2021 Chateauneuf du Pape is a blend of 90% Grenache and 10% Mourvdre from the lieu dit of the same name. Scents of roses, red berries and citrus zest appear on the nose, while the medium to full bodied palate is silky and elegant, with a hint of cracked pepper on the lingering finish. 94 Pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate