Partially destemmed, vinified in concrete and raised in foudre, this is a super effort among the entry-level 2015 Chateauneuf du Pape. It's 80% Grenache Noir (worth making the distinction because there is some Grenache Blanc in here as well), plus the other permitted grape varieties. There's a fine almond-paste note, ripe cherries and a lush, silky finish that picks up hints of garrigue and dried spices. It should drink well for at least a decade. - Joe Czerwinski

The 2015 Châteauneuf-du-Pape (80% Grenache and the rest a mix of varieties) is terrific and has an almost Domaine de Marcoux-like elegance. Kirsch liqueur, died flowers, framboise and spice notes all emerge from this elegant, silky, yet concentrated 2015 that has solid-mid-palate depth and a great finish. Drink it over the coming decade or more. This cuvee was partially destemmed and aged all in foudre.