Dark ruby, almost opaque in color with aromas of red fruits, violets and licor...Dark ruby, almost opaque in color with aromas of red fruits, violets and licorice. Full-bodied, freshness, smooth tannins, and nice length. Pair with red meats, sauce dishes, and soft cheeses. Blend: 90% Grenache, 4% Mourvèdre, 4% Syrah, 1% Counoise,...more
Deep red robe and a delicate nose with aromas of milky black fruits and a vani...Deep red robe and a delicate nose with aromas of milky black fruits and a vanilla and woody side. Soft and elegant attack. The intensity rises on the fruity then the vanilla / butter side with a rich and creamy finish. Blend: 60% Grenache, 40%...more
Blend: 100% Grenache Lastly, the 2020 Châteauneuf DuPape Les Sables DeLa Cr...Blend: 100% Grenache Lastly, the 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Les Sables De La Crau is all Grenache from pure sand soils that was brought up in demi-muids. It's one of the bigger wines in the lineup, yet still shows an incredible sense of purity and...more
Elegant and refined wine, tannic while remaining velvety. Expressive nose of g...Elegant and refined wine, tannic while remaining velvety. Expressive nose of gooseberry and Garrigues. Palate perfectly expressing the purity of the grape variety Grenache, on the background of cocoa, cardamom and Sichuan pepper. One of the vintage's...more
The 2020ChateauneufduPape—80% Grenache, with small amounts of Syrah, Mour...The 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape—80% Grenache, with small amounts of Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault—features complex aromas of crushed stone, garrigue, licorice and ripe cherries. It's full-bodied but also lively and zesty, firm across the mid-palate,...more
A very imposing Chateauneuf with enormous depth of Mediterranean herb aromas t...A very imposing Chateauneuf with enormous depth of Mediterranean herb aromas that makes a bold statement on the expansive palate, but also has wonderful freshness for this density. Underplayed tannic power in spite of the huge scale. Stacks of black...more
This wine is what any Chateauneuf lovers expect in a classic wine: dark color,...This wine is what any Chateauneuf lovers expect in a classic wine: dark color, racy, silky tannins and freshness (due to its good acidity). It showcases the purity of the fruit that comes straightforward to the nose. It is so appealing when a wine...more
Intense and deep ruby. Aromas of red and black fruits, violet and licorice. Th...Intense and deep ruby. Aromas of red and black fruits, violet and licorice. The palate is dense, fat and rounded with a long, fruity length Pair with red meats, sauce dishes, venison, and soft cheeses. Blend: 75% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, 3%...more
Not as rich or concentrated as I was expecting, the 2020ChateauneufduPape V...Not as rich or concentrated as I was expecting, the 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes still delivers ample layers of dark fruit, hints of cola, mint and spice elements. It's full-bodied, silky and long, but it looks to fall short of the quality...more
DomainedelaSolitudeChateauneuf-du-Pape has a nose of flower and blackcurra...Domaine de la Solitude Chateauneuf-du-Pape has a nose of flower and blackcurrant. On the palate, it is fresh and balanced, with notes of cocoa and cherry and a long finish of licorice. This vintage is perfect to pair with slow-cooked lamb, roasted...more
Offering a complex nose with hints of crushed raspberry, licorice and graphite...Offering a complex nose with hints of crushed raspberry, licorice and graphite. The mouth is round with an excellent balance and a nice finish. Blend: 70% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 15% Mourvèdre A harmonious and well-made Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Notes of red...more
Soils composed of two main layers offer wines that can be tasted in two steps....Soils composed of two main layers offer wines that can be tasted in two steps. Always having notes of floral and small red fruits, the palate is richer and more gourmet on the first impressions and then finishes with sensations of freshness and...more