Domaine Marcoux Chateauneuf du Pape red 2023

The classic 2023 Châteauneuf Du Pape from this terrific estate is based on 80% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre, 7% Syrah, and 3% Cinsault that's brought up in a mix of foudre, concrete tanks, and a splash in amphora. Exhibiting a deeper ruby hue as well as textbook notes of black cherries, Provençal garrigue, sweet flowers, and orange blossom, it hits the palate with medium-bodied richness, a pure, layered, elegant mouthfeel, building, firm tannins, and a great finish. It's going to need a year or three of bottle age, but it's a beautiful classic cuvée in the making.