Jeb Dunnuck (JD) — 96–98/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 28/10/2016
Made from 60% Grenache and 40% Mourv'dre, the 2015 Chateauneuf du Pape Collection Charles Giraud sports a deep ruby/purple color as well as sensational notes of blackcurrants, toasted spice, cured meats and garrigue. While it starts out a touch reserved, it opens up beautifully with air and is full-bodied, concentrated and has masses of sweet tannin. This incredible barrel sample was even better…