Country: France / Chloris
Variety: Rhône-style Red Blend Rhône Valley
Winery: La Bastide Saint Dominique / Châteauneuf-du-Pape
This is a lovely effort from a challenging vintage, offering up tarry notes that turn plummy and round with air. It’s full-bodied without going over the top, with a long, concentrated finish framed by silky tannins. Drink now–2018.