Beaucastel, Chateauneuf du Pape Roussanne Vv other_regions All three Châteauneuf cuvées from

All three Châteauneuf cuvées from Christophe Sabon are exemplary

tannic and structured

and a second year in French oak barrels

Dark red with ruby tones

There is once again an appealing sense of energy to the lighter weight flavors that deliver solid punch and persistence on the balanced finish

Beaucastel, Chateauneuf du Pape Roussanne Vv other_regions All three Châteauneuf cuvées fromButtery, fleshy, and a very solid backup of apricot and peach melba. Lengthy and succulent and substantial. Such tremendous concentration on the finish, but without being too forceful and headbanging. Delightful to drink now, but could age for decades, on previous form. (RH)