Restrained with serious structure underlying the raspberry and blackberry fruit flavors this shows alluring perfume and a minerally spine on the back end which really stretches out the finish. Drink now through 2027. 4165 cases made. -JM

Mont-Olivet did well in this classic, structured vintage. The traditional Châteauneuf du Pape offers old-school notes of ground pepper, roasted herbs, cedar plank, dried spice and sweet cherries that flow to a medium-bodied, fresh, focused profile on the palate. This still has a firm edge to its tannin, but has outstanding fruit and density, all suggesting it will continue to evolve gracefully. - Jeb Dunnuck