Chateauneuf du Pape Domaine de Saint-Prefert 2016 (750ML)

Joe Czerwinski, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Loaded with scents of roses and exotic spices, the 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape is a super entry-level effort. It's 85% Grenache aged in concrete, with the balance Cinsault, Mourvèdre and Syrah that's aged in demi-muids. Full-bodied, velvety and long, it delivers opulent black raspberry fruit framed by silky tannins." 8/18

91-93 Points, Josh Raynolds, Vinous: "Vivid ruby-red. Expressive red and dark berry scents are complemented by white pepper, _ garrigue_ and floral pastille nuances. Sappy and broad on the palate, offering concentrated black raspberry, cherry and spicecake flavors and a touch of lavender. Smooth, harmonious tannins build slowly on a very long, seamless finish that leaves behind floral and juicy dark berry notes." 7/18

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator: "Intense raspberry and blackberry puree flavors stream through, with dark tea and melted licorice notes. A good graphite spine holds the finish. A fruit-driven style that will have a lot of fans. Best from 2019 through 2031. 2,000 cases made." 11/18

Jeb Dunnuck, www.jebdunnuck.com: "The 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a good introduction into the wines of this estate. Darker fruits, scorched earth, chocolate, and obvious minerality all emerge from this rich, structured, tannic 2016 that's going to benefit from short-term cellaring and keep for 10-15 years." 8/18