Château de Beaucastel - Châteauneuf-du-Pape - 2016 - 750ml - Château de Beaucastel

I was blown away by how well Beaucastel's 2016 Châteauneuf du Pape was showing. It's full-bodied, creamy, lush, and rich, with layers of raspberry fruit, garrigue and spice that unfold across a seamless palate. No doubt it will go through cycles of being open and closed throughout its lifespan, but it would be a mistake to simply order a case, put it into storage and forget about it without trying one first and swooning over the sheer lusciousness and youthful complexity.