2009 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape - France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape (10/25/2022)
Someone whose palate I respect said this was ready to go. I disagree. It’s certainly enjoyable to drink, but it’s much more primary/fruity than I prefer my Chateauneuf. It took nearly 48 hours for it to reveal some herbal, earthy and leathery characteristics, and still was more fruit than savory. It’s a very good wine, just not ready as far as how I prefer my Southern Rhône wines.