It has menthol and green flavor characteristics with a just-starting to develop toasty character

peach and citrus blossom as it airs in the glass

This is also extremely pretty with an emphasis on red pinot fruit and a hint of forest floor on the nose that leads to rich

Alcohol level

Chinese five spice and potpourri plus a waft of liquid licorice

Lucien & Andre Brunel, Les Cailloux Cuvee Centenaire Vintage:2005 It has menthol and greenWhile bricking in hue, the 2005 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Centenaire retains some attractive black cherry fruit, joined by notes of caramel and licorice. Full bodied, richly concentrated and textured, it finishes long and nuanced. Drink it over the next several years.