M Chapoutier, Chateauneuf du Pape Pie VI 2022

"The dark, spicy and herbal nose pulls you into this concentrated, sophisticated Chateauneuf built on an impressively deep foundation of fine tannins wrapped in velvet richness. Very long finish. A cuvee based on 85% grenache with some whole-cluster. From biodynamically grown grapes matured in demi-muids (oak casks) and concrete tanks. "- James Suckling

"A blend of unknown proportions of Grenache Noir and Syrah, the 2022 Chateauneuf du Pape Pie VI possesses a dark, elegant bouquet of rose, dark cherries, garrigue, cedar and licorice, followed by a medium to full-bodied, concentrated and dense palate with velvety attacks that segue into a layered core of fruit framed by generously extracted tannins. As is almost invariably the case with this house, it will repay a bit of patience."- Wine Advocate