2015 Chateauneuf du Pape

The 2015 Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a classic, balanced red from this estate. Black fruits, lots of minerality, garrigue and pepper aromatics all give way to a rich, medium to full-bodied, concentrated 2015 that has enough tannic grip to warrant short-term cellaring. This cuvée is 80% Grenache and the rest Mourvèdre, Syrah and Cinsault, and it’s brought up mostly in concrete tanks (2% in new barrels). This is an estate readers need to have on their radar as the quality has continued to improve in just about every vintage.

The 2015 Chateauneuf du Pape from Raymond Usseglio has it all. Complex aromas of spice, leather and plum. Appealing flavors of red and black fruits. A rich, supple texture. A long, velvety finish that echoes with spice and citrus zest. This all-around performer should drink well for up to two decades.