La Nerthe Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2017

93 points Wine Spectator: “[$60 list] This pumps ripe raspberry, plum and blackberry pâte de fruit flavors through, with anise, fruitcake and Christmas pudding notes adding range and detail along the way. Flash of bay on the finish. A not-shy wine. Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault. Best from 2022 through 2032. (12/15/20)”

93 points James Suckling: “A very vibrant array of ripe raspberry, red-plum and berry-pastry aromas with mulberries, too. Very fresh. There’s a very rich and ripe, dark-fruit core here with a wealth of super plush and languid tannins that are dense yet soft. This is a hallmark of the vintage. A blend of 45% grenache, 30% syrah, 15% mourvedre and ten additional varieties. Drink over the next decade and more. (10/11/19)”

92 points Josh Raynolds (Vinous): “[$60 list] Shimmering magenta. Perfumed aromas of ripe red and blue fruits, cola and garrigue expand with aeration. Palate-staining black raspberry and boysenberry flavors are accompanied by a floral pastille nuance and hints of cola and licorice. Rich but lively as well, showing impressive finishing thrust and smooth tannins that add shape and discreet grip. Drink: 2023-2032. (Dec 2019)”