Reine des Bois CNDP 2012

One of the blockbusters in the vintage, the inky-colored 2012 Châteauneuf du Pape La Reine des Bois.

Wine Advocate

Even better, and a smoking Lirac that vies for the top wine of the appellation, the 2012 Lirac La Reine des Bois has gorgeous crème de cassis, licorice, pan drippings, wood spice and hints of graphite. Offering knockout purity, full-bodied richness and ultra-fine tannin, it tastes like a top flight Chateauneuf and will drink nicely for over a decade. JD 1/2015.