Beaucastel, Chateauneuf du Pape Roussanne Vv other_regions mouthwateringly salt-tinged finish also affords

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

tannic and structured

Like the Bâtard

dishing out lovely ripe and intense blackberry

All three Châteauneuf cuvées from Christophe Sabon are exemplary

Beaucastel, Chateauneuf du Pape Roussanne Vv other_regions mouthwateringly salt-tinged finish also affordsButtery, 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)