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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2020 CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE Tradition Domaine Jean Royer
Southern Rhône Rhône France 15.5% Red
Grenache, Syrah.
The 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape, which is based largely on Grenache, is a seamless, elegant, finesse-driven example of the variety that always brings plenty of ripeness. Black cherries, pepper, loamy soil, and dried f...(read more)
Jeb Dunnuck, www.jebdunnuck.com
2019 CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE Prestige Domaine Jean Royer
Southern Rhône Rhône France 16.5% Red
Grenache.
A ripe and juicy version, backed with good energy, this delivers a core of plum, blackberry and fig compote flavors that are accessible already, though the tarry spine and mulling spice–, black tea– and licorice-filled f...(read more)
James Molesworth, The Wine Spectator
2022 CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE Classique Domaine de Cristia
Southern Rhône Rhône France 14.5% Red
Mourvèdre, Grenache, Syrah. Certified Organic
First time looking back on this since the tank sample at the L&S Rhone EP tasting in Oct 23. In that short time it has really grown into itself, a big expressive nose of ripe summer fruits, raspberry and strawberry,...(read more)
L&S
2021 CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE Habemus Papam Domaine Santa Duc
Southern Rhône Rhône France 13.5% Red
Counoise, Mourvèdre, Grenache, Syrah. Certified Organic
Still in cask last summer, the 2021 Chateauneuf du Pape Habemus Papam is a 60-40 blend of Grenache and Syrah. It's a complex, savory vintage for this wine, with notes of smoke, leather, cracked pepper, allspice and menth...(read more)
Joe Czerwinski, www.robertparker.com
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2020 CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE Prestige Domaine Jean Royer
Southern Rhône Rhône France 16.5% Red
Grenache.
The 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Prestige is an 80/20 split of Grenache and Mourvedre. It has a rocking bouquet of ripe black raspberry and cherry liqueur fruit as well as ground pepper, sappy flowers, sandalwood, and...(read more)
Jeb Dunnuck, www.jebdunnuck.com
2021 CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE La Dame Voyageuse Domaine de la Mordorée
Southern Rhône Rhône France 15.5% Red
Mourvèdre, Grenache, Syrah. Bio-dynamic, Certified Organic
Macerated blackberry, cherry, dark chocolate, plums, spice. In the mouth it is generous, brightly acid, lovely ripe fruit delivery, blackberry, plum and dark chocolate. Gorgeous tannic ripeness, aromatic back notes, slee...(read more)
L&S
2023 CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE Blanc Domaine de Cristia
Southern Rhône Rhône France 14% White
Roussanne, Clairette.
80% Clairette, 20% Roussanne. Aged for 6 months in demi-muids. Certified organic. Tasted blind. The nose shows creamy oak, butterscotch and stone fruits. A real mouthful – textured and weighty with plenty of oak at the m...(read more)
Alistair Cooper MW
2019 CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE Le Pied De Baud Domaine Santa Duc
Southern Rhône Rhône France 13.5% Red
Counoise, Mourvèdre, Grenache, Syrah. Bio-dynamic, Certified Organic
2019 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Le Pied de Baud -tasted from tank at cellars July 2021 1ha vineyard to the north of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, sand , clay and pebble, 90 year old average age of vines. 80% Grenache 10% Syrah 10%...(read more)
L&S
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2017 CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE Les Sables de la Crau Domaine Jean Royer
Southern Rhône Rhône France 15.5% Red
Grenache, Syrah.
More sweet red fruits, blueberries, violets, and awesome floral notes all emerge from the 2017 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Sables de La Crau, which is, as always, 100% Grenache from the sandy portions of the La Crau li...(read more)
Jeb Dunnuck, www.jebdunnuck.com
2018 CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE Cuvée de la Reine des Bois Domaine de la Mordorée
Southern Rhône Rhône France 15.0% Red
Mourvèdre, Grenache, Syrah. Certified Organic
Warm and inviting, with a richly layered core of steeped plum, blackberry and cherry fruit. Hints of alder and mesquite check in, along with twinges of chestnut and brick dust. Offers a nice mix of modern and old school....(read more)
Andrew Caillard MW
2020 CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE Les Saintes Vierges Domaine Santa Duc
Southern Rhône Rhône France 14.5% Red
Counoise, Mourvèdre, Grenache, Syrah. Bio-dynamic, Certified Organic
Dark and meaty nose, but with terrific freshness. With aeration, wild blackberry and elderberry notes unfold. Very concentrated and structured with a dense and dry core that some may find a bit daunting, but really impre...(read more)
Stuart Pigott, JamesSuckling.com
2020 CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE Renaissance Domaine de Cristia
Southern Rhône Rhône France 15% Red
Mourvèdre, Grenache.
60% Grenache 40% Mourvèdre. Much darker in the colour, the Mourvèdre really jumps out, roasted meats, garrigue, rosemary and sweet violets, textured and powerful, ripe tannins too, the new oak is a little d...(read more)
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