Gutsy and forward, with a cascade of mulled dark plum and black cherry. Shows grippy tannins and cast iron minerality that power through the formidable finish,.

Silky-textured, with glossy red and black fruit. Gains shape from gently grippy tannins, while crushed iron details add savory dimension. This is flecked.

The classic cuvee from this estate, the 2022 Chateauneuf Du Pape Blanc checks in as equal parts Grenache Blanc, Picpoul, Bourboulenc, Roussanne, and Clairette.

With a higher proportion of old vines than the regular bottling, the 2021 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Girard (blended for the American importer) is a bit richer.

Barton & Guestier - Chateauneuf Du Pape 2018 (750ml) available at Sal's Beverage World in Villa Park, IL

Chateau Fortia - Chateauneuf-du-Pape 750 2020 available at Valley Fine Wine Super Liquors in Simsbury, CT

Giraud - Chateauneuf du Pape Tradition (750ml) available at Wayne Bottle King in Wayne, NJ

The classic cuvee from this estate, the 2022 Chateauneuf Du Pape Blanc checks in as equal parts Grenache Blanc, Picpoul, Bourboulenc, Roussanne, and Clairette.

Domaine du Pere Caboche - Caboche Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc 2021 (750ml) available at Meritage Wine Market - Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara, CA

The 2022 Chateauneuf du Pape from La Bastide Saint Dominique reveals an elegant, gourmand bouquet of dark cherries, flowers, spices and chocolate. Medium.

A blend of 40% Clairette Rose, 40% Grenache Blanc and 20% Roussanne, the 2023 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc from La Bastide Saint Dominique offers up aromas.

Giraud - Chateauneuf du Pape Tradition (750ml) available at Wayne Bottle King in Wayne, NJ

Wine Spectator – 91 points (2021) Pale plus dark red with clear purple rim. The nose is warm and beginning to show an attractive complexity characterized by understated red fruits and spice…

Pierre Amadieu - Chateauneuf du Pape La Paillousse 2020 (750ml) available at Joe Canal's Lawrenceville in Lawrenceville, NJ