Beaucastel, Chateauneuf du Pape Roussanne Vv other_regions macadamia nut and hints of

macadamia nut and hints of biscuity complexity to come

Like the Bâtard

and a second year in French oak barrels

mouthwateringly salt-tinged finish also affords glimpses of smoky and stony mineral nuances rare in a Riesling this rich

dishing out lovely ripe and intense blackberry

Beaucastel, Chateauneuf du Pape Roussanne Vv other_regions macadamia nut and hints ofButtery, fleshy, and a very solid backup of apricot and peach melba. Lengthy and succulent and substantial. Such tremendous concentration on the finish, but without being too forceful and headbanging. Delightful to drink now, but could age for decades, on previous form. (RH)