This edition sees Cabernet Franc in the driver's seat (at 55% of the blend) because

There is little doubt the Rennina is one of the standouts in 2008

gravel & sandstone

but it has all the qualities to develop into a truly special wine

So much more expressive and seductive than a lot of 2010s at this stage

Tardieu-Laurent, Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Speciale other_regions_italy This edition sees Cabernet Franc(100% grenache from La Crau) Opaque ruby. Highly perfumed bouquet of red and dark berry preserves, flowers, fruit pit and sassafras. Sweet, palate staining black raspberry and mulberry flavors are framed by velvety tannins and become spicier and more energetic on the back end. Big and gripping but surprisingly graceful wine with very good finishing lift and precision. This saw no new oak. Josh Raynolds