What should be a terrific value, the 2015 Chateauneuf du Pape Domaine Barville checks in as a mix of 80% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 5% Mourvèdre that was completely destemmed and aged in a combination of foudre, new barrels, old barrels and concrete tanks. It’s a charming, ripe, even sexy barrel sample that has terrific notes of plums, blackberries, garrigue and violets. Drink this soft, pleasure-bent beauty anytime over the coming 4-6 years.

Borderline outstanding, the 2014 Chateauneuf du Pape, which is mostly Grenache, with 15% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre and 5% Grenache Blanc. Destemmed and aged in foudre and 20% in new barrels, offers lots of darker fruits, leather, spice and garrigue in a rounded, charming, nicely textured package. It shows the vintage profile beautifully and will drink well over the coming 4-5 years.

Still not yet bottled, the 2013 Chateauneuf du Pape Domaine Barville is a charming, medium-bodied and ready-to-go blend of 80% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 5% Mourvèdre. Offering plenty of Proven?al character with notes of darker fruits, lavender, peppery spice and licorice, it’s about as hedonistic as they come in the vintage, and should offer plenty of pleasure over the coming 5-7 years.