Beaucastel, Chateauneuf du Pape Roussanne Vv other_regions and a second year in

and a second year in French oak barrels

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

There is once again an appealing sense of energy to the lighter weight flavors that deliver solid punch and persistence on the balanced finish

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Beaucastel, Chateauneuf du Pape Roussanne Vv other_regions and a second year inButtery, 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)