2022 Chateauneuf du Pape

The 2022 Chateauneuf du Pape from La Bastide Saint Dominique reveals an elegant, gourmand bouquet of dark cherries, flowers, spices and chocolate. Medium to full-bodied with a juicy core of fruit, it's well-balanced, layered and enveloping with a charming, velvety mid-palate that segues into a fresh, ethereal finish. This blend of 80% Grenache Noir, 10% Syrah, 7% Mourvèdre and 3% Cinsault matured in stainless steel and concrete tanks. It can be drunk any time over the next decade and over.

A seductive, refined and well-composed blend of 80% grenache, 10% syrah, 7% mourvedre and 3% cinsault. It shows aromas of spiced cherries, grilled herbs, bay leaves, roasted meat and crushed peppercorns. It’s medium- to full-bodied with finely grained tannins. Seductive and fine with a delicate texture throughout and a warming finish with spices. Drink or hold.

80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 7% Mourvèdre and 3% Cinsault. Vinified in stainless-steel tanks. 30% aged in stainless-steel tanks for six months, and 70% in concrete tanks for nine months. Tank sample. Tasted blind. Sweet red-fruit and mulberry notes. Some peppery notes on the palate. Sweet mid palate and an earthy note underneath. Dense and tight on the mocha-infused finish. (AC)