Bottle in perfect condition, always kept in cellar at right temperature and humidity. 100pts Falstaff: Strong crimson garnet, subtle ochre reflections, broad brightening on the rim. Fine red berry confit, hints of red cherry preserves, floral notes, subtle nougat and candied orange zest, an attractive bouquet. Complex, juicy, with an extracted sweetness at its core, ripe, silky tannins, a subtle chocolate touch, crescendoing while enveloping the palate, with a punchy finish, minutes long aftertaste, world class. 97pts Rober Parker: The magnificent 2018 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes continues the string of successes under this label. While a bit less expressive on the nose than the other cuvées, it's impossibly voluminous on the palate. Full-bodied and expansive in the mouth, it's also rich and velvety, with ample tannic structure to support its almost overwhelming generosity. A whirl of mixed raspberries and blackberries join with salted licorice and dark chocolate, culminating in a long finish that combines more-ish salinity with the dusty essence of crushed stone. *NOTE: The bottle will be sealed with plastic film to ensure that the label will not get damage, then it will be wrapped in bubble wrap and shipped in a suitable cardboard box. ** NOTE: Shipment to continental EU *ONLY*. NO shipping to the UK/IRL/ISL or any other island outside or within the EU. **