Note : 96/100 - 2020-10-05. "The 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape is the usual blend of roughly 30% Mourvèdre, 30% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 10% Counoise, and the rest a mix of permitted varieties that was brought up in foudre. It offers a vivid ruby/purple hue as well as stunning aromatics of blueberries, violets, peppered beef, leather, and spring flowers. Domaine Tour Saint-Michel Cuvée du Lion (Châteauneuf-du-Pape) 93. Dark, deep and bold, the wine is round, fleshy and rich with layers of dark red berries, earth, chocolate, licorice, espresso and spice. The wine is produced blending 75% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 5% Mourvedre. Drink from 2023-2035. Le Cellier des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2020, Half Bottle. + More Details. 100% OF 1 WOULD BUY IT AGAIN. £9.99 Mix Six £11.99 per bottle. PLEASE TRY SHOP LOCAL TO CHECK YOUR LOCAL STORE. Châteauneuf-du-Pape is the most famous Southern Rhône appellation and the finest expression of the Grenache grape and Grenache based blends. Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Hommage à Jacques Perrin; Domaine St.-Préfert Châteauneuf-du-Pape White Cuvée Spéciale Vieilles Clairettes; Rotem & Mounir Saouma Châteauneuf-du-Pape White Magis; Vintage 2016: Score 99: Drink Window Hold: Description This truly rare vintage is a new benchmark. Distillerie A. Blachere. Stop by, taste & discover. vervene pastis and origin du comtat are my favs. 2. Chateau de Pape Jean XXII. This was in front of a winery we visited. Not much to see of the castle but the views of the area are amazing. 3. Chocolaterie Castelain. 2010 Pierre Usseglio – Jammy black raspberry, licorice, cherry griotte and herbs, this rich, concentrated, fleshy wine is filled with layers of sweet, ripe, fresh, dark, jammy berries. This is another top value Chateauneuf du Pape wine. 92 Pts. 2010 Pierre Usseglio Mon Aieul – From 100% Grenache, made from insanely low yields of 16 87. Visit two of the most impressive Roman ruins in Provence and sample the region’s renowned wines on this half-day small-group tour from Avignon. Marvel at the grand aqueduct of Pont du Gard, visit the UNESCO-listed Roman Theater in Orange, then enjoy wine tasting at a Chateaneuf du Pape winery. 5 hours. The Rhône Valley in France is one of the larger quality-wine-producing regions in the world, allowing plantings of 22 different grape varieties. From the powerful highs of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, through the dense elegance of the Syrah-based wines from appellations like Côte-Rôtie and Hermitage, this is predominantly red-wine country. More than 925 wines were reviewed by senior editor James Molesworth for the Rhône Valley tasting report in the Jan. 31–Feb. 28, 2022 issue of Wine Spectator. For a full analysis of the latest vintage and recommended wines, read “Into the Groove.”. WineSpectator.com members can find full reviews, with full tasting notes, in the Wine More than 475 wines were reviewed by senior editors James Molesworth and Kristen Bieler for the Rhône Valley tasting report in the Jan. 31–Feb. 28, 2023, issue of Wine Spectator. For a full analysis of the latest vintage and recommended wines, read “The Rhône Faces the Heat.”. WineSpectator.com members can find full reviews, with 8unA.