Country: France / Les Baptaurels
Variety: Rhône-style Red Blend Rhône Valley
Winery: Domaine la Mereuille / Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Herbal accents of thyme and rhubarb and a dash of pomegranate molasses give this dark-fruited wine an exotic edge, although it finishes with hints of creosote and espresso. It’s full-bodied and supple in texture, making for a wine that should drink well through 2025.