2004 Domaine Moulin-Tacussel Châteauneuf-du-Pape (France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Rustic and with a slight vegetal/funk character, the 2004 Domaine Moulin-Tacussel Châteauneuf-du-Pape shows lots of roasted herbs, fennel, cedar and stem nuances, medium body, a streamlined texture and tannic finish.  While good, the amount of herb/green in this wine is cause for some concern and I’d guess it’s a crap shoot with regards to aging…  Best case, the herbal and vegetale notes morph into more cedar and spice with the tannins integrating… Worst case, this turns green and the fruit dries out…  I wouldn’t take the chance and would drink these while there’s fruit holding.  (87? pts.)

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