Autard's best offering this year is the 2017 Chateauneuf du Pape Juline, a 50-50 blend of Grenache and Syrah aged in new barrels. Despite the heathy dose of oak, it's not overly woody, with only slight suggestions of cedar and menthol accenting notes of black cherries, cola and tapenade. Full-bodied and velvety, it finishes long, adding hints of vanilla and baking spices.