Domaine de Panisse 2022, Le Mas Chateauneuf-du-Pape

$44.99 bottle / $239.94($39.99) six-pack - next lowest listed price in the U.S. $62.99

So many Chateauneuf-du-Papes come across as roasted and bloated with little sense of balance these days but this is not the case here. The Domaine de Panisse Le Mas is fresh and vibrant with delicious fruit and just enough earthiness to add complexity. Enjoy now and over the next seven years with garlicky and hearty fare. “Forest strawberry, black pepper, crushed violets and dried herb pinches present the 2022 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Le Mas. Medium-bodied, the 2022 contains fairly sculpted tannins that provide structure. Polished and refreshing, it concludes with a refined finale. Drink 2025-2038.” - 93 Vinous & “A brilliant wine in the making, the 2022 Chateauneuf du Pape Le Mas exhales deep, elegant aromas of violet, lilac, dark cherries and garrigue, followed by a medium to full-bodied, round and gourmand palate enhanced by velvety tannins, bright acids and a fleshy core of fruit that leads the way to a long, peppery and savory finish. This is a blend of 55% Grenache, 25% Mourvèdre, 15% Syrah and 5% Cinsault, all planted on La Janasse lieu-dit.” - 95 Wine Advocate