One of the most impressive 2012s in the lineup, the 2012 Chateauneuf du Pape Les Hauts Des Coteaux, which was still in barrel at the time of this tasting, offers beautiful plum and assorted dark fruits, violets, licorice and hints of leafy herbs on the nose. Medium-bodied, ripe, textured and forward, is stays nicely balanced and highly drinkable. It should shine on release and evolve gracefully for 5-6 years.