Benjamin Romeo, Carmen Gran Reserva Vintage:2008 This is an eye-opening wine

This is an eye-opening wine that makes me rethink the aging potential of wines from this Right Bank satellite appellation

which reveals discreet walnut and fumé notes

displaying intense boysenberry

the 2012 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvee Réservée is a classic

warm finish

Benjamin Romeo, Carmen Gran Reserva Vintage:2008 This is an eye-opening wineThe 2008 Carmen Gran Reserva has a classic nose with notes of American oak, some herbaceous character (I mean it in a positive, fresh way) in the shape of some spearmint. It displays an array of notes of tobacco, cured meats, leather, balsamic herbs and a hint of chalk. The medium bodied palate reveals a powerful Gran Reserva, with intense flavors, great acidity and length. This wine is very different in style to the rest of Benjamin's wines,