The 2017 Chateauneuf du Pape is tight and tarry on pouring, gradually opening up to reveal cherry and raspberry fruit. While it doesn't equal the heights of the 2016, it's a very good effort, being full-bodied, ripe and creamy on the mid-palate, then a bit chewy and tannic on the finish. Age it another couple of years, then drink it over the following decade.