Domaine Comte de Lauze Châteauneuf Du Pape Rouge - 2018 (750ml) yeinst3 The 2001 Château Musar is

The 2001 Château Musar is drinking beautifully right now

loamy soil and hints of spice and earth

This seamless Dominus possesses no hard edges

that-s aged all in 600-liter barrels

“We like short names for the wines as they are easier to remember

Domaine Comte de Lauze Châteauneuf Du Pape Rouge - 2018 (750ml) yeinst3 The 2001 Château Musar isClassically proportioned and styled, the 2018 Chateauneuf du Pape features hints of raspberries but more black cherries, layered with hints of garrigue and black olive. Full bodied and moderately concentrated, with silky tannins and a lengthy finish, it's a solid effort that should drink well for a decade, from a producer that seems to have made strides in upping the quality of what's in the bottle. Wine Advocate 91 points