In 2014, the younger vines struggled, so most entry level cuvees lagged the older vine cuvees by a decent margin. However, that’s not the case here and Mont Olivet’s 2014 Chateauneuf du Pape le Petit Mont is well worth seeking out. Made from 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 6% Mourvèdre and the rest a mix of permitted varieties, its medium ruby color is followed by a downright elegant, soft, forward wine that has terrific notes of kirsch and framboise, dried flowers, garrigue and rose petals. Medium-bodied, silky, with ripe tannin and no hard edges, it’s already hard to resist, but I suspect will evolve nicely for 7-8 years on its impeccable balance.