2016 Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf

Bottled only a week before my visit, I was blown away by how well Beaucastel`s 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape was showing. It`s full-bodied, creamy, lush and rich, with layers of raspberry fruit, garrigue and spice that unfold across a seamless palate. No doubt it will go through cycles of being open and closed throughout its lifespan, but it would be a mistake to simply order a case, put it into storage and forget about it without trying one first and swooning over the sheer lusciousness and youthful complexity. Drink 2019-2040. 97 points