Eddie Feraud, Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2003

Deep red.

Garrigue/spicy ketchup/peanut sauce/kirsch/damp earth/brine/shrimp nose. Jesus.

Very intense entry, some textural sweetness immediately tempered by citrus zest chew reminiscent of Spanish Garnacha. Spicy ketchup in the mouth too, with citrus action taking over quickly. Atypical 2003 CdP - structured and far from opulent - but absolutely loaded. Another crazy wine that rocks. Front teeth coated in iron/stem flavored chew.

Eddie is a stud.

$40