Beaucastel's 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape is shaping up as a blend of 30% each Grenache and Mourvèdre, with 10% each Counoise and Syrah, plus 20% other permitted varieties, including a healthy proportion of white grapes. Complex and red-fruited, with hints of flowers and garrigue, it's expansive and richly textured on the palate, finishing long and silky. Joe Czerwinski, Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The 2020 Châteauneuf-du-Pape displays pronounced aromas of ripe forest strawberry, raspberry, blackberry, blackcurrant, licorice, mint, cured meat, dried herbs and hints of tobacco. On the palate it is full-bodied, concentrated, muscular and framed by polished tannins. Lively acids perfectly balance it, ending with excellent persistence on the savory finish. Producing this high level of quality with a whopping 180,000 bottles is remarkable in the context of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Nicolas Greinacher, Vinous

Region: Châteauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, France

Grape Varietal: 35% Mourvèdre, 25% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 10% Counoise, 5% Cinsault, 10% other permitted varieties

Critic Rating: Robert Parker Wine Advocate (95-97) Points, Vinous 95 Points

Suggested Drink Window: 2023 - 2037