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The nose evokes the flowers of hawthorn and acacias. The mouth is greedy and lively, with notes of citrus and gentian. A greasy veil patinates the middle of the mouth. The finish of Stélla Ducit leaves a pleasant note of fennel seeds and makes this wine an immediate and Mediterranean pleasure.
The 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Réserve Auguste Favier is based on 85% Grenache and 15% Cinsault, all from the Les Serres lieu-dit, and was brought up all in demi-muids. Black raspberries, spring flowers, pepper, and loamy earth and mineral nuances all make an appearance here, and this flawlessly balanced, medium to full-bodied Châteauneuf du Pape has...
The first vintage for this single cuvée, which in the past would have made the two special cuvées of Domaine Saint-Préfert, the 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape checks in as a blend of 75% Grenache and the rest Cinsault, Mourvèdre, and a splash of Syrah. Its deep ruby/plum hue is followed by a more reticent, full-bodied, powerful wine offering serious black...
Even better (as well as a perfect wine), the 2017 Châteauneuf Du Pape Collection Charles Giraud checks in as a nominal blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Mourvèdre that was brought up in demi-muids. It reveals a deep purple color as well as heavenly notes of blackberry and currant fruits intermixed with loads of cured meats, spice box, Asian spices, and a...
The 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Collection Charles Giraud includes a big chunk of Mourvèdre and is 60% Grenache and 40% Mourvèdre that was partially destemmed and brought up in demi-muids. If offers a deep ruby/plum color as well as a rich, savory, complex bouquet of black raspberries, cassis, toasted spice, cured meats, and graphite. The Mourvèdre really...
The 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Colombis comes from more sandy soils and is all Grenache raised in demi-muids. Wild strawberries, cherries, flowery incense, lavender, and loamy earth all make an appearance, and it's full-bodied, has a deep layered texture, ripe tannins, and a great finish. It's another wine that needs a few years of bottle age, but it will...
the 2018 Châteauneuf du Pape Colombis comes from a single lieu-dit and is 100% Grenache brought up all in demi-muids. I thought it could be the wine of the vintage last year, and it’s certainly not far off, offering a sensational bouquet of Provençal garrigue, ground pepper, spiced meat, and red and black fruits. Reminding me of a slightly toned-down...
ESTATE PRICE! Even better is Isabel Ferrando’s old-vine 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Speciale, which is 100% Clairette barrel-fermented. Smoky citrus and hints of pear jam, white currants and quince, along with some subtle wood spice are all present in this full-bodied wine, which retains wonderful delineation and freshness. It should drink nicely for...
ESTATE PRICE! Always one of the top white wines of the appellation, the 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc Cuvee Speciale Vieilles Vignes de Clairette sets hints of toast against deep white peach flavors. Medium to full-bodied and gloriously silky in texture, it wonderfully balances the richness of the vintage with vibrant, lime-zest flavors to finish long,...
ESTATE PRICE! Jeb Dunnuck "I was able to taste two barrels of the 2017 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Clairette Vieilles Vignes, both showing different profiles, one richer and fatter, the other fresher and more focused. Both had classic honeyed citrus and mineral aromas and flavors, some oak to integrate, terrific concentration, and a big finish. It's going to...
Bright strawberries, wild flowers, white pepper notes and Pinot Noir-like forest floor nuances emerge from the glass of F601 on this beautiful 2019 vintage, it is a full-bodied, incredibly pure and seamless wine in the lineup that has incredible elegance and purity as well as plenty of finesse. It is beautifully made and an ethereal wine to enjoy for the...