Domaine Henri Bonneau - Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve des Celestins 2015

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "I continue to love the 2012 Châteauneuf du Pape Reserve Célestins, and while Bonneau always claimed it was too open and easy, it has full-bodied richness, sweet tannin and the classic perfume of spiced meats, red and black fruits, leather and garrigue that’s the hallmark of this cuvée. Like the Marie Beurrier, it has a more forward, sexy style that will allow it to drink nicely in its youth, but there’s enough depth and concentration here to keep it evolving nicely for 15 years or more after release."

JEB DUNNUCK: "A clear step up over the Marie Beurrier release, the 2015 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve des Célestins was the star of the show on this occasion, and this tannic, full-bodied beauty would no doubt be loved by Henri. Cassis, earth, garrigue, licorice and assorted black fruits all emerge from this deep purple-colored effort and it’s tannic, structured and deep."