Châteauneuf-du-Pape
The ‘new castle of the Pope’ only ever housed one Pope - John XXII, who built it in the early 1300’s - so, of course, it isn’t that new anymore either. But the name of Châteauneuf-du-Pape lives on in the hearty red wine of the southern Rhône valley. Legend and law dictates that Châteauneuf-du-Pape can be made from up to 13 different grape varieties, although the bulk of any cuvée will be Grenache, with Syrah the main blending partner, often with a touch of Mourvèdre; the other ten or so varieties rarely feature much.
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2017 CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE Tradition Domaine Jean Royer
Southern Rhône Rhône France 15.5% Red
Grenache, Syrah.
All three of the 2017s showed well. The 2017 Châteauneuf-du-Pape has classic sweet red fruits, spice, and floral notes, and it’s medium to full-bodied, silky and elegant. The blend is 90% Grenache and 5% each of Cinsault and Syrah.
Jeb Dunnuck, www.jebdunnuck.com
2018 CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE La Dame Voyageuse Domaine de la Mordorée
Southern Rhône Rhône France Red
Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre. Organic
Round and supple, the full-bodied 2018 Chateauneuf du Pape La Dame Voyageuse is a large-scaled ball of plum and blackberry fruit and savory nuances. Hints of mocha, black olive and licorice bring added interest to this soft, easygoing offering that should be consumed over the next 6-8 year...(read more)
Joe Czerwinski, www.robertparker.com
2015 CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE Les Sables de la Crau Domaine Jean Royer
Southern Rhône Rhône France 14.5% Red
Grenache, Syrah.
Vivid ruby-red. Intense, sharply focused red fruit liqueur, spicecake and floral scents are complicated by suggestions of smoky minerals and Asian spices. Sappy, penetrating and appealingly sweet, offering silky raspberry and lavender pastille flavors that put on weight and spread out stea...(read more)
Josh Raynolds, www.vinousmedia.comORDER
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