🏰news | features + short tasting note IN ENGLISH 【From the highly acclaimed De La Mordoree, the 2003 Chateauneuf du Pape La Plume du Peintre is a powerful and expressive wine from a hot vintage, showcasing the richness and complexity of the Southern Rhone.】 The 2003 vintage in the Southern Rhone was exceptionally hot, producing wines of immense concentration and ripeness. La Plume du Peintre is a special cuvée, often a blend of the region's traditional grapes like Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre, known for its intensity and aging potential. Expect a deep, dark color, with aromas of ripe black fruits, kirsch, garrigue, and sweet spices, leading to a full-bodied palate with velvety tannins and a long, opulent finish. 🍴 Chinese Cantonese food pairing various types of suggestion east or west corresponding to wine cost IN ENGLISH This rich Chateauneuf du Pape pairs wonderfully with roasted lamb, beef short ribs, game, or hearty Provençal stews. For an Eastern pairing, consider Cantonese braised beef brisket, roasted pigeon, or a rich mushroom and duck hotpot. 🥂 fit for event suggestion IN ENGLISH An excellent choice for a celebratory dinner, a special occasion, or a tasting focused on powerful Southern Rhone wines. This wine is in its prime drinking window, offering mature and complex flavors, but can still hold for several more years.