Country: France / Nolandra
Variety: Rhône-style Red Blend Rhône Valley
Winery: Domaine du Vieux Lazaret / Châteauneuf-du-Pape
This luxury cuvée rides close to the edge of being too ripe for its own good. It’s full bodied and rich, boasting flavors of prune, chocolate and espresso framed by hints of toast and vanilla. The texture is supple, turning velvety on the finish, which makes it accessible now. Drink it over the next few years.