E. Guigal Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge

Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône Valley, France

Varietal(s): Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah

Darker berries, raspberries, peppery garrigue, and licorice, a medium to full-bodied, round, concentrated, expressive, classic style front and center. I love it today, yet it has the balance as well as structure to evolve for 10-15 years. It's up with the finest vintages of this cuvée I've ever tasted.

94pts. Jeb Dunnuck & James Suckling