An equal-parts blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah aged in new barriques, the 2018 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee des Generations Gaston Philippe is sourced from several different soil types and lieux-dits. Dark in color, with overtones of vanilla and cedar, it's moderately concentrated, with black cherries and raspberries underscored by velvety wood tannins that linger on the finish. It's a thoroughly modern wine, full-bodied, ripe and rich but not overly complex in the end.