E. Guigal Châteauneuf-du-Pape 750ml

Tasted in January 2021, this wine still shows an abundance of sun-kissed, red-plum and black cherry flavors nuanced by shades of char, crushed earth and smoked cedar. Vibrantly fruity yet statuesque and grounded, it lingers on a flurry of ripe, integrated tannin's. Delicious now, the wine will continue to improve through 2030 and hold longer still.

Matured two years in oak foudres, this full-bodied blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah balances piercing black cherry and cassis flavors against a firm structure of fine, penetrating tannins and bright acidity. Richly concentrated yet pristine in fruit, it finishes on a sultry, smoky streak of crushed stone and charred anise. Approachable in youth but likely to improve through 2030 and hold longer still.