🏰The 2015 M. Chapoutier Chateauneuf du Pape Croix de Bois is a 【full-bodied, dense, and plummy single vineyard Grenache】 from a strong vintage, offering ample freshness and spicy complexity. This deep ruby wine reveals heady aromas of fresh red and blue fruits, potpourri, licorice, white pepper, cola, blackberry, blueberry, raspberry, violets, and exotic Asian spices. The palate is juicy and deeply concentrated with boysenberry and bitter cherry flavors, evolving into luscious, silky, sweet, peppery red fruits, supported by building, sweet tannins and blockbuster length. 🍴 An excellent pairing for rich Chinese Cantonese braised lamb or beef brisket, and classic Western lamb dishes. 🥂 This wine is built for the long haul, capable of aging for 30 to 60 years, and is ideal for significant celebrations or as a prized addition to a serious cellar. It is recommended to cellar for 2-4 years from its review date (2017/2018) to allow it to fully develop.