A blend of 50% Grenache, 40% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre, Lavau’s 2012 Chateauneuf du Pape is an attractive, medium-bodied and nicely textured effort that gives up notions of underbrush, leafy herbs, olive and dark fruits on both the nose and palate. Ready to go, upfront, and uncomplicated, drink it over the coming 3-4 years.