2015 Henri Bonneau, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Reserve Celestins 1x750ml

Robert Parker 95

Looking at the barrels designated for the 2015 Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve Celestins, which always comes from the famed la Crau lieu-dit, it offers a big, mouth-filling, chewy profile as well as classic dark fruits, garrigue, pot roast, pepper and cured meats aromas and flavors. It has lots of tannin, but everything is perfectly ripe, and this is a sensational looking effort. It’s worth noting that this will be the last wine ever vinified by Henri, and it certainly looks to be a fitting tribute to an incredible winemaker. [Jeb Dunnuck, 28/09/2017]