Château Mont-Redon Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2011

Brilliant ruby-red. Aromas of dark berries, spicecake, licorice and potpourri on the highly perfumed nose. Stains the palate with energetic black raspberry and bitter cherry flavors, with a zesty mineral element giving spine to the wine. The floral quality comes back strong on the finish, which features supple tannins and extremely persistent spiciness. Score - 92. (Josh Raynolds, International Wine Cellar, Jan/Feb 2014)