Bruno Clair, Corton Charlemagne other_regions_italy The 2015 Chateauneuf du Pape

The 2015 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Chaupin is all Grenache

This is perfectly good but not at its usual level

A potent nose reflects notes of reduction

There is a discreet whiff of exotic fruit character to the white peach

Animated and spicy wine with a riveting finish

Bruno Clair, Corton Charlemagne other_regions_italy The 2015 Chateauneuf du PapeThis too flashes discreet wood influence on the spicier and more floral suffused aromas. There is very fine mid palate density to the much bigger and more powerful flavors that coat the palate with dry extract on the citrusy and bone dry finale that offers impressive persistence. This will however need to add depth to achieve the upper end of my projected range, but it could well do that if given a chance with at least a few years of bottle age.