The 2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape from Domaine de l'Harmas, a blend of 80% Grenache Noir and 20% Mourvèdre planted on galets roulés and limestone soils, offers up aromas of flowers, spices, dark cherries and dark berries. Medium to full-bodied, round and sappy, it's perfectly balanced with good depth at the core and structured tannins, concluding in a long, ripe finish. Matured for 10 months in concrete tanks (80%) and large barrels (20%), this is a relatively dense but perfectly executed Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

Earthy red and black fruits, peppery garrigue, and leathery nuances all define the 2022 Châteauneuf Du Pape Tradition, a medium-bodied, nicely balanced, enjoyable, slightly rustic 2022 that has ripe tannins and a good finish. A blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Mourvèdre, it's well-made and satisfying, with ample character.

Vinified from certified organic grapes, the 2022 Chateauneuf-du-Pape opens with muddled red fruits, leafy gradations and garrigue. Full-bodied, concentrated and layered, it finishes with a refreshing energy, yet I'd wish for better overall definition.