2019 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Tradition

Mostly Grenache yet with 15% each of Syrah and Mourvèdre, with 10% Cinsault, the 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape boasts a vivid purple hue as well as a complex bouquet of red, blue, and black fruits as well as notes of flowers, spice, and peppery garrigue. It actually reminds me of the Cuvée Mon Aïeul with its ripe yet elegant profile. Full-bodied, balanced, and lengthy, it’s going to offer loads of pleasure over the coming 10-15 years.

Brilliant violet. Expressive aromas of ripe red and blue fruit and candied flowers are complemented by a spicy nuance that builds in the glass. Smooth and seamless in texture, offering sappy black raspberry and cherry cola flavors energized by a late, spicy snap of white pepper. Finishes sweet, subtly tannic and long, leaving floral and red berry notes behind.