A blend of 75% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre, Barville's 2022 Chateauneuf du Pape was looking good last summer. Hints of crushed stone and pencil shavings accent fresh, vibrant cherries on the nose, while the full-bodied palate is silky textured and zesty, with a warm, chocolaty finish. Enjoy it on the young side.

A lush, hedonistic red defined by black currant and dark plum flavors merged with a layer of graphite and toasted spices. Shows subtle hints of tobacco leaf, which add savory earthy character to the rich, full palate. Remains balanced, thanks to fine-grained tannins and good energy. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre. Drink now through 2035. 1,200 cases made, 50 cases imported.

The 2022 Châteauneuf Du Pape Domaine Barville is pretty and floral, with lively wild strawberry and redcurrant fruit as well as medium-bodied richness, plenty of garrigue and sappy flower nuances, fine tannins, and solid length on the finish. This elegant, feminine, seamless 2022 will shine right out of the gate. The blend is 80% Grenache, 15% Syrah, and 5% Mourvèdre that was all destemmed and brought up in a mix of foudre (50%), old barrels, and concrete.

A lush, hedonistic red defined by black currant and dark plum flavors merged with a layer of graphite and toasted spices. Shows subtle hints of tobacco leaf, which add savory earthy character to the rich, full palate. Remains balanced, thanks to fine-grained tannins and good energy. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Drink now through 2035. 1,200 cases made, 50 cases imported.

A blend of 75% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre, Barville's 2022 Chateauneuf du Pape was looking good last summer. Hints of crushed stone and pencil shavings accent fresh, vibrant cherries on the nose, while the full-bodied palate is silky textured and zesty, with a warm, chocolaty finish. Enjoy it on the young side.