2018 Domaine de la Brunely Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes

Slightly riper and richer than the regular bottling, the 2018 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes claims to be made from an identical blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah. It still offers red fruit on the nose, but has fewer herbal overtones, with the aromas resembling ripe cherries and raspberries. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, showing plenty of fine-grained tannins and a long, silky finish. This should be even better in a year or two and drink well for the rest of the decade.