Beaucastel, Chateauneuf Du Pape other_regions this wine may stain your

this wine may stain your stemware as well as your palate with its caliginous hue

black cherry and pepper notes

The most tannic of the "big three" bottlings this year

Give this 5-8 years of time before popping a cork and enjoy it for the next 20 years after that

Richard Geoffroy's push for additional ripeness working well with the late-maturing

Beaucastel, Chateauneuf Du Pape other_regions this wine may stain yourTime has been kind to this wine, as it has really come on strong with bottle age. Crisp, classic and fresh, with a kirsch, spice and herbed, tannic profile. Classic, with loads of bright, clean red fruits, age it a few more years for additional nuance, or pop a cork if you prefer more of a classic, bite.