More perfumed and vibrant than the 2022, the 2023 Chateauneuf du Pape is showing beautifully today, wafting from the glass with aromas of rose petals, dark cherries and subtle smoke. Medium- to full-bodied, enveloping and sappy, it’s elegantly layered, with a fleshy, sweet core of fruit framed by velvety tannins, concluding with a long, ethereal and floral-inflected finish. A blend of 85% Grenache Noir and 15% Syrah, all sourced from sandy soils, this is a precise and refined expression of the vintage, marked by its charm and lift.