E. Guigal Chateauneuf-du-Pape - 2018 (750ml) Size:750ml It is backwards at first

It is backwards at first but unfurls enticingly: blackberry

Matured in American oak and Oloroso sherry casks

After 17 months of sur lees aging

of old brandy

Aromas of orange blossoms combined with candied orange zest as well as toasted wood notes reminiscent of aged Cognac

E. Guigal Chateauneuf-du-Pape - 2018 (750ml) Size:750ml It is backwards at first92 points The Wine Spectator: Round and softened by time, this wine's bottle aging has brought out softened tobacco notes that layer over cherry and bitter almond skin. Reveals orange peel acidity and cocoa bean on the palate, with campfire and olive tapenade accents. Grenache, Mourvdre and Syrah. Drink now through 2028. 20,000 cases made, 2,500 cases imported.