the rhones to ruin

hope drinking on weekdays doesn't become a habit. this is bad, man.

lucien barrot et fils chateaunuef du pape 2005 (Gsm+)

ruby; initially dried flowers (rose?), cherry, plum, blackcurrant, alcohol, herbs, on the nose then about 15 mins. later it went dumb but developed soy sauce, vegemite/marmite/bovril, grilled meat, mushroom nuances; plum, ripe cherry (kirsch?), chinese herbs, chalk/stone like; lots of chalky, drying and firm tannins, sufficient acid; medium length; bit lean overall; too alcoholic; lots ot interesting bits here albeit not intergrated but then it's young and obviously needs more time; 15% boom boom ... any more and i'll switch to brandy; [cf. the roger sabon reserve earlier, which was more approachable at this stage]. BANG!

chapoutier belleruche cote du rhone 2006 (g:s)
light cherry; fruity, cherry, plum, pepper? on nose; follows onto palate, raisins?; lots of chalky tannins, crisp acid; light/medium bodied; lean and tart; with food. BANG!

roast pork and ribs.