Domaine Chante-Perdrix Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2021

The 2021 Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a blend of 65% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 15% Mourvèdre and 5% Muscardin. Pale ruby-colored, swirling the glass unveils aromas of cooked red and black fruits, crème de cassis, cloves, meat and tobacco. Showcasing ripe tannins, this full-bodied red is abundantly concentrated and polished, but its lively acidity maintains a good level of freshness. The 2021 holds a narrow lead over the 2020. Drinking window: 2024-2036. Score – 92. (Nicolas Greinacher, vinous.com, June 2023)