The same assemblage as the Trilogies bottling, with a similar élevage but from different lieux-dits (Croix de Bois and les Saumades, in this case), the 2017 Chateauneuf du Pape Empire is darker fruited, with bold black cherry notes. Full-bodied, silky and rich, it's slightly firmer and deeper, with a bit more aging potential and length.