Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape - 2019 (1.5L) Montrachet • Distinctive Aging Matured in

• Distinctive Aging Matured in ceramic jugs and demijohns for unique character

packed with dark fruit and rich tannins

While I would have preferred to have seen more weight

the 1996 La Mondotte (approximately 800 cases made from a 30-year old parcel of 100% Merlot planted on a hillside between Le Tertre-Roteboeuf and Canon La Gaffeliere) is a super-star

Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape - 2019 (1.5L) Montrachet • Distinctive Aging Matured inSuch beautiful black cherries, fresh earth, sage, basil and flowers on the nose, following through to a medium to full body, firm and silky tannins and an attractive, lightly chewy finish. This is very long and fresh with balance and purity. Give it five or six years to come around and show itself. James Suckling 96 points