Domaine Chante Cigale Extrait Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016

An 80-20 blend of Mourvèdre and Grenache, the 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape Extrait features dark notes of cola, black olive and black cherries. It's full-bodied and richly textured, with hints of cocoa on the tannic, drying finish. Still in wood, this will need a couple of years after release to round into form, and it should drink well for at least a decade thereafter. Drink date: 2020-2030. Score - 92-94. (Joe Czerwinski, robertparker.com, Aug. 31, 2018) 750 mL bottle