A more Mourv\u00e8dre-dominated cuv\u00e9e based on 70% Mourv\u00e8dre and 30% Grenache aged 18 months in 65% demi-muids, 25% foudre, and 10% new French oak, the 2023 Ch\u00e2teauneuf Du Pape Legend is deep ruby-hued, with savory strawberry, sappy flowers, rose, and peppery notes all defining the aromatics. It’s medium to full-bodied, has some classic Mourv\u00e8dre grip and tannic structure, beautiful balance, and outstanding length. Give it 3-5 years if you can and drink over the following two decades. Drink 2028-2048.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The 2023 La Font du Loup Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape Legend offers a distinctive expression of the appellation built around Mourv\u00e8dre rather than Grenache. Awarded 94+ points by Jeb Dunnuck, the blend combines 70% Mourv\u00e8dre with 30% Grenache, resulting in a deep, structured and particularly age-worthy Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape. The wine is aged for 18 months in 65% demi-muids, 25% foudre and 10% new French oak, an approach that refines the Mourv\u00e8dre’s powerful structure while preserving freshness and fruit. The 2023 displays an attractive combination of savoury strawberry, floral notes, rose and pepper. Medium to full-bodied, it possesses the characteristic tannic grip of Mourv\u00e8dre alongside beautiful balance and impressive length. This is a serious cellar wine that should become increasingly complex and harmonious with bottle age.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":13034,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":""},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[143,330,296],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-13040","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-domaine-de-la-font-du-loup-chateauneuf-du-pape-en-2","product_cat-vins-chateauneuf-du-pape-en-2","product_cat-organic-wine","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple","add-to-wishlist-after_add_to_cart"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n