Offering more depth and richness than the classic cuvée, the 2013 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Cadiac is a blend of equal parts Syrah and Grenache that all comes from the Chapouin lieu-dit in the northeastern corner of the appellation. Aged 18 months in new barrels, it has plenty of black cherry, roasted garrigue, leather and scorched earth notes to go with a medium-bodied, focused, fresh feel on the palate. The oak is nicely integrated and it should be very good, if not outstanding.