Yet to be bottled, the 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape le Plateau de Mont Redon includes some minty-herbal nuances on the nose, alongside hints of cedar and vanilla, plus a base of concentrated black cherries and plums. It's a 50-50 blend of Grenache and Syrah from the galets roulés and clay soils of the estate, largely aged in new oak barriques for 18 months, yet it doesn't seem overly oaky. It is full-bodied, rich and concentrated, with supple tannins and a long, plush, velvety finish. Tasted twice (once blind), with consistent notes.