Beaucastel, Chateauneuf du Pape Roussanne Vv other_regions Like the Bâtard

Like the Bâtard

All three Châteauneuf cuvées from Christophe Sabon are exemplary

tannic and structured

mouthwateringly salt-tinged finish also affords glimpses of smoky and stony mineral nuances rare in a Riesling this rich

Give it 3-5 more years in bottle and drink it over the next twenty-five

Beaucastel, Chateauneuf du Pape Roussanne Vv other_regions Like the BâtardButtery, fleshy, and a very solid backup of apricot and peach melba. Lengthy and succulent and substantial. Such tremendous concentration on the finish, but without being too forceful and headbanging. Delightful to drink now, but could age for decades, on previous form. (RH)