"The 2018 Chateauneuf du Pape le Castellas easily looks to be the equal of the 2016 or 2017. Hints of mocha and Asian spices accent black raspberries in this plush, full-bodied beauty. It looks to be a touch more powerful and concentrated than the 2017, with greater length but perhaps a bit less perfume. I can't wait to taste it again next year." (Joe Czerwinski in Robert Parker's Wine Advocate)