A classic Châteauneuf nose from the get go, this opens with penetrating aromas of black cherry, olive, smoked meat, black pepper, tobacco and just a dollop of garrigue for good measure. Savory and round on the palate, there is a harmonious balance between focused fruit, ample acidity and firm, gripping tannins, providing evidence that this wine will only improve with a few years in the cellar.

— Published (1/31/2018)