2018 Domaine Andre Brunel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Les Cailloux [WA92]

"Always one of the more garrigue-scented Châteauneufs, the Brunels' 2018 Chateauneuf du Pape includes hints of lavender and bay leaf on the nose, alongside ripe cherries and hints of plum, cola and mocha. It's medium to full-bodied, silky-textured and elegant, with no rough edges at all, so it goes down easily, even at this young age. I'd opt for drinking it over the next decade. Because of low yields, there's no Cuvée Centenaire this year, with fruit from those vines being included here." 

Winemaker Notes: 

"Dominant aromas of red fruits enhanced by a woody touch from the barrel-contained Syrah grapes.  A great taste of red fruits, leather and undergrowth. The tannins are harmonious and elegant. Long finish in the mouth allowing for even more complex aromas of undergrowth, leather.  This wine is a model of complexity and elegance. A wine that you could drink right now or wait ten years to enjoy its full potential."