The 2023 Châteauneuf du Pape will be beautiful, with a charming, soft, supple, forward style. Ripe red and black fruits, peppery herbs, and lavender notes all define the bouquet, and it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, a layered, elegant mouthfeel, and sweet tannins. Based on 75% Grenache, 10% each of Syrah and Mourvedre, and the rest Cinsault, it was 50% destemmed and brought up all in foudre. t's clearly outstanding and another classic release from this brilliant estate.