Domaine Olivier Hillaire, Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge 2013, [Pre-Arrival]

91 points Vinous
"Ruby-red. Aromas of ripe red and dark berries, pungent flowers and smoky minerals and a hint of "garrigue' in the background. Juicy, supple and concentrated, offering energetic black raspberry and bitter cherry flavors supported by tangy acidity. Finishes focused, seamless and quite long, with fine-grained tannins coming in slowly."

Vinous Reverie Notes
Olivier Hillaire used to work his family vineyard of Domaine des Relagnes. This was sold in 2006, after which he set up on his own. The Tradition red is singular in being 80-90% Grenache Gris, which invests it with grace and perfume