Domaine Tour Saint-Michel Cuvée des Deux Soeurs Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2012

The Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvee des Deux Soeurs is brilliant. It is comprised of 90% Grenache and 10% Syrah, from the Gallimardes and Les Petites Serres lieux-dits, that was completely destemmed and aged 12 months all in concrete tank. It exhibits plenty of kirsch, toasted bread, caramelized meats and spice on the nose. Medium-bodied, supple, pure and elegant, with a finesse-driven style and pretty tannin, it is already upfront and approachable. I wouldn't push the aging curve here and would opt for drinking bottles over the coming 4-5 years. Drink: 2015 - 2020. Score - 91. (Jeb Dunnuck, erobertparker.com, Oct. 2014)