The charming, supple, easy-drinking 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape le Traversier is a blend of 70% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 5% each Cinsault, Counoise and Mourvèdre, all aged in concrete. Flowering garrigue notes and hints of cracked pepper accent cherry fruit on the nose and palate of this full-bodied wine. It's creamy and supple but not that concentrated or rich, so drink it over the next 6-7 years.