Continuing with the Rhône theme at our 44th virtual wine tasting- this Chateauneuf-du-Pape was a hit.  Medium (+) intensity garnet colored with medium (+) viscosity (15% ABV).  The nose had medium (+) intensity aromas of chocolate covered cherries, cherry coke, funk, creme brûlée, black cherry compote, black raspberry, tobacco, hay, barnyard, bacon fat and a slightly vegetal note.  The palate was dry, with medium acidity, a full body, and medium tannins.  We really enjoyed the medium intensity flavors and the medium length finish of this $85 blend of mainly grenache.  It will cellar nicely for a decade or two and scored 92 points technically with 18 points on our tasting sheet garnering 5 stars. Salut….