2018 La Bastide Saint-Dominique Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Secrets de Pignan, France, Rhone, Wine Review
This is 100% Grenache from organic grapes grown in Pignan. Purple in color with ruby swirls, mostly opaque and bright. The nose has black cherries and spice/garrigue. Full bodied. On the palate, black cherries and some plums with underlying spice and char. Nice energy and balance. Long finish. This needs more time to mature and open and surely will improve with five to seven more years. It drinks well now though and will continue to do so for another twelve to fifteen years. It will work well with lamb stew and other slow cooked, savory dishes.