Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2004

Remarkably rich and fleshy, Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2004 reveals astonishing notes of black fruit, licorice, truffle and earth. In spite of the vintage, it has beautiful aromatic purity and impressive opulence. On the palate, this wine reveals a medium- to full-bodied structure, at once tight, youthful and well-structured, offering a profusion of fruity flavors and ripe tannins on the finish. It's a wine I'd be delighted to add to my cellar to take advantage of its promising potential.