A blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre and 10% Syrah, the 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes was vinified in concrete and aged in foudre. Stewed strawberries and raspberries mark the nose, carrying along hints of menthol and slight stemminess. Full-bodied, velvety and rich, it's better balanced than the estate's Cuvée Tradition, still a bit warm (16% alcohol), but it's concentrated enough to (mostly) handle it.