the 2015 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee de Mon Aieul is even riper and more concentrated

2013 is the first vintage

fruitcake and sandalwood over a core of preserved plums

My observation is that this 2011 vintage feels more overtly ripe

which means around age 10-12 give or take

Michel Ogier, Cote Rotie Belle Helene other_regions the 2015 Chateauneuf du PapeGlass staining ruby. Powerful, spice accented aromas of fresh black and blue fruits, candied violet, licorice and olive paste, along with a hint of exotic spices that builds steadily in the glass. Sweet, palate staining cassis, boysenberry, floral pastille and star anise flavors turn livelier with air. Impressively concentrated but surprisingly lively thanks to its spine of smoky minerality. Finishes sappy, seamless and impressively long, with