The Deus ex Machina is still a little more powerful, a little more structured and possibly better suited to longer ageing. The bouquet is killer! At first, a cloud of the finest licorice scent, liquorice and black cherry pepper hits you. These hightones are underpinned with aromas of roasted meat and something earthy sometimes also resonates, which gives the fragrance depth. On the palate, the wine takes its place without hesitation. This is a powerful wine that will fill your palate with pressure, but which has also been given structure along the way, which in turn gives the wine contours and length. Its finish is incredibly long, juicy and incredibly precise. With this deus ex machina, Mother Nature has given us a wine that is unparalleled in terms of enjoyment and quality, not just in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation but anywhere in the galaxy! Chapeau!