Xavier Vignon : La Réserve XV XVI XVII

Ripe-plum, cherry, vanilla and mocha aromas. Herbs and black olives, too. It’s full-bodied with firm, creamy tannins. Rich, chewy and savory, yet also elegant for the appellation. Drink or hold.

The NV Châteauneuf Du Pape Reserve XV XVI XVII comes primarily from the magical 2016 vintage with smaller amounts from 2015 and 2017. It offers an extraordinary nose of blackcurrants, ground pepper, garrigue, and crushed violets. Rich, full-bodied, and incredibly seamless, with a stacked mid-palate, this is Châteauneuf Du Pape brilliance all the way. It’s terrific today yet will keep for 15+ years.