Chapoutier Chateauneuf-du-Pape La Bernardine 2016 750ml

Wine Enthusiast  – 95 Points (2016)

Robert Parker  – 93 Points (2016)

The 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape la Bernardine is the most flattering young version of this cuvée I can recall tasting. Loaded with black cherry fruit, it’s full-bodied, rich and velvety yet not overdone, showing subtle dried spice notes and a long, fresh finish. It should drink well for a decade.