Domaine Giraud Chateauneuf-du-Pape Tradition, Rhone, France 2018 Moulin-a-Vent and just the right combination

and just the right combination of fleshy and lean

precede a delicious addition of lemon zest and a final burst of sweetness balanced with acidity

which was brilliantly captured in a bottle

The medium sweetness

Domaine Giraud Chateauneuf-du-Pape Tradition, Rhone, France 2018 Moulin-a-Vent and just the right combinationBrilliant ruby. Highly perfumed red berry and floral scents are complemented by suggestions of pungent herbs and smoky minerals. Sweet and penetrating on the palate, offering juicy raspberry, cherry and floral pastille flavors that deepen with air. In a seamless, energetic style, conveying a smooth blend of richness and finesse and finishing gently sweet and long, with even tannins and building spiciness. 93 Pts Vinous