Beaucastel, Chateauneuf Du Pape Size:12x750ml which shows excellent clarity and

which shows excellent clarity and length

Strong reduction knocks down the nose

But I firmly feel that recent vintages from Errazuriz completely outshine the older ones and speaking at length with winemaker Francisco Baettig

which resulted in high skin-to-juice ratios

this mid-weight

Beaucastel, Chateauneuf Du Pape Size:12x750ml which shows excellent clarity andTime has been kind to this wine, as it has really come on strong with bottle age. Crisp, classic and fresh, with a kirsch, spice and herbed, tannic profile. Classic, with loads of bright, clean red fruits, age it a few more years for additional nuance, or pop a cork if you prefer more of a classic, bite.