Clos Saouma Chateauneuf du Pape Arioso Rouge 2012 Douro first served to me years

first served to me years ago by Jean-Pierre Moueix

Interestingly

which is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and usually produces small quantities of less than 300 cases

There is once again an appealing sense of energy to the lighter weight flavors that deliver solid punch and persistence on the balanced finish

and tannic

Clos Saouma Chateauneuf du Pape Arioso Rouge 2012 Douro first served to me yearsBright violet color. Intense cherry and dark berry liqueur aromas are complicated by suggestions of cola, Asian spices and smoky minerals. Sappy and precise on the palate, offering deeply concentrated but lively bitter cherry and boysenberry flavors and an invigorating kick of peppery spices. Closes sweet and extremely long, with a hint of bitter chocolate and harmonious, slowly emerging tannins. This beauty shows real Burgundian finesse.