Beaucastel, Chateauneuf du Pape Roussanne Vv other_regions Dark red with ruby tones

Dark red with ruby tones

All three Châteauneuf cuvées from Christophe Sabon are exemplary

Textbook Mitans

There is once again an appealing sense of energy to the lighter weight flavors that deliver solid punch and persistence on the balanced finish

mouthwateringly salt-tinged finish also affords glimpses of smoky and stony mineral nuances rare in a Riesling this rich

Beaucastel, Chateauneuf du Pape Roussanne Vv other_regions Dark red with ruby tonesButtery, fleshy, and a very solid backup of apricot and peach melba. Lengthy and succulent and substantial. Such tremendous concentration on the finish, but without being too forceful and headbanging. Delightful to drink now, but could age for decades, on previous form. (RH)