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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2018 CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE Tradition Domaine Jean Royer
Southern Rhône Rhône France 15% Red
Grenache, Syrah.
I loved the 2018 Châteauneuf Du Pape from Jean Royer. It's loaded with sweet kirsch and strawberry fruits and offers medium to full-bodied richness, sweet tannins, and a great finish. This is Grenache at its most e...(read more)
Jeb Dunnuck, www.jebdunnuck.com
2018 CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE Les Saintes Vierges Domaine Santa Duc
Southern Rhône Rhône France 14% Red
Mourvèdre, Grenache, Counoise, Syrah.
Moving to the three Châteauneuf du Pape that I was able to taste, 2018 Châteauneuf Du Pape Les Saintes Vierges shows a beautiful bouquet of kirsch liqueur and wild strawberry-like fruits interwoven with notes...(read more)
Jeb Dunnuck, www.jebdunnuck.com2018 CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE Le Pied De Baud Domaine Santa Duc
Southern Rhône Rhône France 14.5% Red
Mourvèdre, Grenache, Counoise, Syrah.
Similarly colored, the 2018 Châteauneuf Du Pape Le Pied De Baud is also an incredibly floral and perfumed 2018 that has a beautiful perfume of wild strawberry (and some blue fruits as well) fruits interwoven with l...(read more)
Jeb Dunnuck, www.jebdunnuck.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 raspberr...(read more)
Josh Raynolds, www.vinousmedia.com
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2015 CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE les Trois Sources Domaine de la Vieille Julienne
Southern Rhône Rhône France 14.5% Red
Mourvèdre, Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault.
The 2015 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Trois Source is flat out gorgeous and one of the 2015s readers should seek out. Black raspberries, black licorice, violets and loads of salty minerality all emerge from this seamles...(read more)
Jeb Dunnuck, www.jebdunnuck.com
2013 CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE les Hauts Lieux Domaine de la Vieille Julienne
Southern Rhône Rhône France 14.5% Red
Mourvèdre, Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault.
The 2013 Châteauneuf du Pape les Hauts Lieux incorporates more Mourvèdre (30%) and comes from the late ripening block on the upper plateau to the south of the estate. Inky colored, it gives up killer notes o...(read more)
Jeb Dunnuck - www.robertparker.comORDER
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