The 2015 Châteauneuf-du-Pape is smoking good and one of the finest classic cuvées out there. blackberries, licorice, roasted herbs and toasted spice all emerge from the glass of this full-bodied, powerful, stacked 2015 that's up with the crème de la crème of the vintage. This cuvée is a non-destemmed blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Mourvèdre and was brought up all in concrete tanks.

A stunning entry-level effort, the 2015 Chateauneuf du Pape from Mas de Boislauzon is full-bodied, richly textured and plush. This 70-30 blend of Grenache and Mourvèdre was raised exclusively in concrete, allowing the black cherry and plum fruit to shine, accented by allspice and clove notes on the long finish. - Joe Czerwinski