The 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape les Olivets is atypically rich and dense for this cuvée. Concentrated blackberry and chocolate notes lead the way, while the full-bodied palate is velvety and the finish long, but shows a touch of warmth.

A terrific vintage for this bottling, the 2018 Chateauneuf du Pape les Olivets seamlessly combines intricate, complex herbal notes of garrigue with oodles of ripe black cherries and plums. Full-bodied, supple and admirably concentrated, with a lush, creamy mouthfeel and a lingering finish of espresso and licorice, this tank and foudre-aged blend of 80% Grenache and 10% each Cinsault and Syrah is a beauty for drinking over the next 5–7 years.

A blend of 80% Grenache with 10% each Cinsault and Syrah, the 2017 Chateauneuf du Pape les Olivets is a terrific success. Peppery notes accent hints of roses and raspberries on the nose of this full-bodied, creamy-textured beauty. It slides easily across the palate, finishing long and plush yet with great depth at the same time. It should drink well for up to 15 years. Tasted twice (once blind), with consistent notes.

Tasted blind, the 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape les Olivets shows gorgeous aromas of purple raspberries and garrigue. Full-bodied and even a bit chewy, it picks up hints of mocha and licorice on the long finish. It's a blend of 80% Grenache and 10% each Cinsault and Syrah, matured in foudres and oak vats.