a notable value in the increasingly high-rent district of châteauneuf-du-pape, the 2011 la crau des papes features pronounced aromas and flavors of thyme and bay leaf, but also notes of peppered black cherries that ease into chocolaty richness. it's full bodied and supple in texture, finishing on a slightly dusty note that remains mouthwatering. drink now–2020.
Domaine la Crau des Papes