Domaine Comte de Lauze Châteauneuf Du Pape Rouge - 2018 (750ml) yeinst3 this massive La Mission-Haut-Brion should

this massive La Mission-Haut-Brion should take its place among this estate’s most hallowed vintages when it hits full maturity in another one to two decades

“We like short names for the wines as they are easier to remember

that-s aged all in 600-liter barrels

loamy soil and hints of spice and earth

Domaine Comte de Lauze Châteauneuf Du Pape Rouge - 2018 (750ml) yeinst3 this massive La Mission-Haut-Brion shouldClassically proportioned and styled, the 2018 Chateauneuf du Pape features hints of raspberries but more black cherries, layered with hints of garrigue and black olive. Full bodied and moderately concentrated, with silky tannins and a lengthy finish, it's a solid effort that should drink well for a decade, from a producer that seems to have made strides in upping the quality of what's in the bottle. Wine Advocate 91 points