2015 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge, Domaine des Sénéchaux, Rhône

Usual suspects Grenache (58 percent), Syrah (22 percent) and Mourvèdre (18 percent) are joined by a mysterious two percent (Counoise maybe?). The constituents are aged for 14 months in varying containers, including a proportion in barrique. Tell-tale Sénéchaux notes of wild strawberry, liquorice root and damson are bolstered by a velvety mid-palate concentration and a fine, gently mentholated finish. This is certainly one of the best Sénéchaux yet.
Simon Field MW - Wine Buyer

Domaine des Sénéchaux is one of the oldest domaines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape with a history dating back to the 14th century. The estate covers 25 hectares in two excellent areas: 12 hectares near Château la Nerthe and 15 hectares in the Montalivet-Bois des Sénéchaux district, near Château Rayas. The work to rejuvenate the estate was initiated by entrepreneur Pascal Roux, but the serious qualitative impulse has, since 2006, been provided by Jean-Michel Cazes and his son Jean-Charles. The Cazes are, of course, even more famous for their ownership of the superlative Pauillac property Ch. Lynch Bages. Under their stewardship, the vineyards have been restored to their former glory and the winemaking facilities have been fully modernised.