preserved lemon and candied ginger enlivened by a spine of racy acidity and an underlying streak of minerally smoke and brine

Although the 2017 already tastes terrific

This built-to-age effort should be approachable after only 4 to 5 years but reward a decade plus of cellaring

La Rioja Alta was founded in 1890 in Haro

quinine and saltwater

Raymond Usseglio, Chateauneuf Du Pape Part Anges Brut Zero preserved lemon and candied gingerDominated by Mourvdre (70%) and new oak (80%), the 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape la Part des Anges is a beauty, as long as you set aside preconceptions about typicity and what you think Chteauneuf should taste like. Toasted cedar and vanilla accent black cherry and cola notes in this full bodied, rich, plush wine that comes at you in supple waves of generosity and flavor. It's approachable (although primary) right now, but it should really hit its stride