Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape - 2019 (1.5L) Montrachet While I would have preferred

While I would have preferred to have seen more weight

From a large 200-acre vineyard

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The structure is a shade less polished than 2013 and 2015 but harmonizes easily with the savory and fruit notes through the long finish of smoldering earth

Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape - 2019 (1.5L) Montrachet While I would have preferredSuch beautiful black cherries, fresh earth, sage, basil and flowers on the nose, following through to a medium to full body, firm and silky tannins and an attractive, lightly chewy finish. This is very long and fresh with balance and purity. Give it five or six years to come around and show itself. James Suckling 96 points