I loved the 2012 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee l'Immortelle from barrel, and it didn’t disappoint from bottle! Loaded with dark fruits, roasted herbs, charcoal and mineral-like aromas and flavors, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, beautiful mid-palate density and layers of ripe tannin. It’s a rock star, age-worthy effort that will need short-term cellaring to come together.