Domaine Chante Cigale Domaine Chante Cigale Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2022 750ml

Based on 65% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, and 5% Cinsault from a mix of terroirs, the 2023 Châteauneuf Du Pape was partially destemmed and aged 18 months in concrete with smaller portions in foudre and demi-muids. This fabulous classic cuvée offers Provençal aromatics of black cherries, roasted garrigue, licorice, and black olives. Pure, focused, and seamless, it delivers medium to full-bodied richness with terrific mid-palate depth, a supple, elegant mouthfeel, and integrated tannins. It's a gorgeous expression that will drink beautifully over the coming decade. There are roughly 4200 cases produced. Drink 2025-2035.

Black cherry, rose, wild thyme, vanilla, and baking spice create an alluring bouquet. The palate is focused and dark, with grippy tannins and layers of clove and oak spice. Though richly textured, this wine remains tightly wound and not yet fully expressive. Cellar well through 2028+ before revisiting.

Vivid ruby-red. Spice-accented raspberry, cherry and pungent flowers and herbs on the fragrant nose. Plush red and blue fruit and floral pastille flavors show surprising energy for their depth. Harmonious tannins frame a long, smooth finish that strongly echoes the floral and cherry notes. (Josh Raynolds)

A delicious, vivid and lively blend of 65% grenache, 20% syrah, 10% mourvedre and 5% cinsault. Aromas of cherries, red berries, dried herbs and baking spices follow through to a full body with fine tannins. Plenty of energy here, with a succulent, fruity and spicy finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.

Shows classic Chateauneuf charm, with a warm gush of red fruit flanked by charred garrigue, anise and lavender, all melded with a spine of cast iron. Starts off silky in feel; then, grippy tannins take hold on the long finish, marked by dusty earth. Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre and Cinsault. Best from 2026 through 2038. 5,000 cases made, 1,220 cases imported.