2/10/2023 2:30:00 PM - I think you will find the 2019 Clos des Papes is very much happy to be consumed now.
Bear in mind though that I generally prefer Grenache based wines younger than older, because there are lots of things about Grenache that I dislike as the wine ages. That's a subjective thing, as one of the greatest wines I have ever had was a Chateau Rayas (damned near 100% Grenache) from 2003 (a not particularly great, very hot year) at 18 years of age.
If you like your Grenache based wines with age, this one has a very long life ahead of it.
I see you are from JJ Cale's home state - consequently, some of his glory rubs off on you. Wishing you good drinking.
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