Jean Royer, Chateauneuf du Pape, Cuvee Prestige 2011 GRASSL finds varietal elements backgrounded in

finds varietal elements backgrounded in favor of a forceful sense of place

Compellingly fresh

and fruit still there

and Premier Crus in Vosne-Romanee and Nuits-Saints-Georges

with buried acidity emerging on the finish

Jean Royer, Chateauneuf du Pape, Cuvee Prestige 2011 GRASSL finds varietal elements backgrounded in94 CellarTracker Drinking beautifully right now! No indication of its age on the rim or on the nose in spite of the critics. Decanted to facilitate opening. Found no solids after pouring out a few glasses. Really nice rich red fruit flavors and spice. Needs to open a good bit more to fully assess the complexity. After two small glasses the complexity showed up. This is a wonderful wine and a bargain of sorts. 12 28 2021 92 Vinous Bright ruby. Vibrant