Beaucastel, Chateauneuf du Pape Roussanne Vv other_regions The dryness should round out

The dryness should round out in time as there is no associated sense of astringency

Like the Malconsorts this intensely mineral-driven effort is somewhat less structured than usual though it certainly doesn’t lack for power and punch

concentrated

the mid-palate and finish is packed with the layers of dense

The type of reduction that the Burgundians call bourgeon de cassis dominates the fruit today

Beaucastel, Chateauneuf du Pape Roussanne Vv other_regions The dryness should round outButtery, 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)