Blackberries, savory cherries, peppery garrigue, and some gamey, meaty nuances all emerge from the 2022 Châteauneuf Du Pape Grande Réserve, another Provençal, complex, upfront 2022 in the vintage that has medium-bodied richness, a nicely balanced, focused mouthfeel, building tannins, and a great finish. Based on 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, and 10% Mourvèdre, drink this satisfying, rock-solid 2022 over the coming decade.

The 2022 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Grande Reserve unfurls with ripe black cherry, licorice, discrete cedar and menthol. Touching the palate with balancing freshness and good flavor concentration, the 2022 is a medium- to full-bodied red with character and style. It aged for 18 months in a combination of demi-muids, oak barriques and stainless steel tanks.

The nose is dense and inviting, with fresh dark cherries, ripe strawberries, and a hint of baking spices. The palate offers good texture, deep and dark flavors, with earthy notes of brown mushroom and a dash of black pepper. Beautifully complex and approachable now.