The 2014 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Marie Beurrier is an already complex, fresh and lightly textured effort that has medium-bodied richness, juicy acidity and a good finish.

Tasted out of tank, I found the 2013 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvée Marie Beurrier (or what I think will be this cuvée anyways) to be austere and firm, with moderate amounts of pepper, earthy herbs and black cherry fruit in its chewy, yet mid-weight style.

What's tentatively set as the 2012 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvée Marie Beurrier continues to show fabulously, and I think this vintage continues to grow on Monsieur Bonneau, who said the vintage was too easy last year. Sexy, full-bodied and sweetly fruited with ample lavender, kirsch and mulled fruit characteristics, it has ripe tannin and solid density. I suspect it will drink great right from the gate, although I have no idea when it will actually see the inside of a bottle.