(97+ points) A similar blend, the 2017 Châteauneuf Du Pape Boisrenard checks in as 66% Grenache, 12% each of Syrah and Mourvèdre, and the balance a mix of permitted varieties, that saw 10% new oak. It has a thrilling bouquet of black cherries, cassis, bouquet garni, scorched earth, and graphite. Tasting like a Grand Cru Burgundy with its tension, purity, and elegance, it has building tannins, terrific concentration, and a great finish. Still tight, backward and reserved, hide bottles for 4-5 years if you can. It's going to be long-lived.

Mostly (66%) Grenache, with smaller amounts of Mourvèdre and Syrah (12% each), and tiny amounts of the other permitted varieties, the 2017 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Boisrenard is inky in color, with aromas that hint at toasted coconut, black cherries and chocolate. It's a rich, decadent, full-bodied sexpot of a CdP that possess admirable concentration, a wonderfully creamy-silky texture and a long, long finish.

This biodynamic Châteauneuf-du-Pape is fermented and aged in foudres and old barriques. It's nutty, with some oak-inspired crème brûlée notes on the nose and a hint of banana custard. Medium-bodied, it's not overdone on the palate, showing good, clear fruit expression and a fine, shining beam of acidity keeping everything fresh on the long finish. Admirable corsetry at work. 42% Clairette, 32% Roussanne, 11% Bourboulenc, 10% Grenache Blanc, 1% Clairette Rose, 1% Grenache Gris, 1% Picardan, 1% Picpoul Blanc, 1% Picpoul Gris. Read more at https://www.decanter.com/wine-reviews/france/rhone/domaine-de-beaurenard-boisrenard-chateauneuf-du-pape-2017-27007#v0B5F8EmcfFJh27L.99

Smoky black cherries, licorice and spice, with espresso on the back end create the perfume. In the mouth the wine is round, lush, rich and supple. The fruit, with its basket of black cherries, smoke and lush textures should perform well young, yet age gracefully as well. The wine was made from a Grenache dominated blend with close to 70% Grenache, that also utilizes old vine Mourvedre, Syrah and all the other allowable grape varieties in the appellation. Read more at:https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wine-tasting-note/?vintage=2017&wine=Domaine%20de%20Beaurenard%20(Paul%20Coulon%20et%20Fils)%20Chateauneuf-du-Pape%20Boisrenard

A fruit-driven style, with lush black currant, raspberry and boysenberry pâte de fruit flavors, carried by velvety tannins. The long finish features a graphite edge and lingering anise and apple wood notes. Delicious, and showing a bit more depth than most '17s. Best from 2020 through 2035. 900 cases made, 125 cases imported. — JM