Le Vieux Donjon 2022 Chateauneuf du Pape, Rhone Valley

“Neatly blending 75% Grenache with 10% Mourvedre, 10% Syran and 5% Cinsaut, it unwinds with notes of violet, forest strawberry, licorice, black cherry and graphite.  Open-knit and inviting, the 2022 is gently framed by ripe tannins that won’t need as much time to mellow as 2020 or 2019.  Finishing on a savory note, this expressive Chateauneuf integrates its 15.25% alcohol and comes highly recommended."-–Nicolas Greinachre, Vinous