The 2014 Chateauneuf du Pape Alchimie is 60% Grenache, 16% Syrah, 14% Counoise and the rest Mourvèdre that will see 12 months in foudre. It’s a good success in the vintage and has lively, forward and delicious notes of strawberries, white pepper, spice and candle wax. Moderately concentrated and straightforward, it nevertheless doesn’t try too hard and is a fun drink.