From the more clay soils just south of Beaucastel in the Gardiole lieu-dit, the 2023 Châteauneuf Du Pape à la Gloire de Mon Grand-Pere is 100% Grenache that was 50% destemmed and brought up in foudre with a small amount...

Elegant and high-toned, with crunchy red fruit and incense flecked with sanguine, smoked meat notes. Mesquite smoke wafts through the medium-bodied palate, held in check with polished tannins. Herbal spiciness kicks in...

Fluid ripeness is nicely contrasted with a meaty, gutsy edge in this flattering version. Cherry and black plum are flecked with apple wood smoke, ganache and bacon lard. Salty, savory grip holds firm, fleshed out with red...

(92+ points) A blend of 65% Mourvèdre and 35% Cinsault, the 2023 Bandol Rosé from Château de Pibarnon offers up a delicate, complex bouquet of spices, licorice, red berries, lemon, spring flowers and herbs...