In this great vintage of patience, the Réserve des Célestins by Henri Bonneau now expresses a remarkable fullness, shaped by nearly four decades of aging. This 1988 opens with a patinaed bouquet of noble undergrowth and sweet pepper, while the palate, with great poise, delivers notes of well-integrated black cherry. Carried by a silky texture and preserved freshness, this Châteauneuf-du-Pape stretches out with a sovereign elegance that testifies to its superb evolution.