Domaine Mayard Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France 2023 Malbec watermelon candy and a drop

watermelon candy and a drop of Pastis

though her family has a long (nine generations) history of winemaking

Bright red-toned fruit

it's sensual and fragrant

Nothing here is showy but the 2024 has ample stone and slate tones

Domaine Mayard Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France 2023 Malbec watermelon candy and a dropChteauneuf du Pape 2023 is a classic Southern Rhne red from Chteauneuf du Pape, France, typically led by Grenache with supporting varieties like Mourvdre and Syrah. The wine shows generous aromas of ripe red and dark berries, garrigue, black pepper, and warm spice, with a full bodied, supple palate framed by polished tannins and fresh acidity. Approachable in its youth yet capable of aging, its a versatile, expressive example of the appellation.