Domaine Pontifical Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2006

Was keen to try this quite cheap Chateauneuf, in the hope of finding a bargain. On the nose it slowly opened to reveal raspberries, cherry, herbs, earth and some sweet musk. The palate also slowly developed to show quite rich and almost confected fruits, dry tannins and some oak. Structurally it was disappointing and almost split, with alcohol appearing from time to time, showing brandy or cognac flavours, making it rather insipid. Overall this was Chateauneuf, but in a lazy and cheap way. Shame as the price was quite attractive at $42.
50+4+12+14+6 = 86/100