Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine du Grand Tinel, FR, 2018

Domaine du Grand Tinel’s 2018 Châteauneuf-du-Pape ‘Tradition’ is a luxurious experience with its layers of spices and fruits such as cherries and strawberries. On the palate the elegant, medium-body, is forward and will do nothing but further excel with just a bit of aging. 2018’s Rhône Valley season began with rains that rejuvenated the vineyards after the long drought from the previous vintage. It triumphed through a wetter June, which led to an incredibly successful harvest.