2019 Château de Vaudieu Châteauneuf-du-Pape
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Perhaps just a bit more structured than previous years, Vaudieu's 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape—a blend of 58% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 11% Mourvèdre and 6% Cinsault—is richly tannic but ripe, while retaining a good sense of freshness. Blueberry and cherry aromas mark the nose, while the full-bodied palate is open-knit and slightly coarse in texture but finishes long and harmonious. Give it a year to smooth out a little, and drink it over the following decade.
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Alistair Cooper MW, jancisrobinson.com
Jeb Dunnuck
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The classic 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape from this great estate is a winner and you certainly won’t be disappointed with bottles in the cellar. Lots of black raspberries, ripe cherries, flowery incense, and strawberry notes give way to a medium to full-bodied, wonderfully textured, balanced 2019 that has ripe tannins and outstanding length. A blend of 58% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 11% Mourvèdre, the rest Cinsault, drink it any time over the coming 10-15 years.
58% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 11% Mourvèdre, 6% Cinsault. Aged for 12 months in demi-muid (81%) and used barriques (19%). Cask sample. Tasted blind. Rich nose with a dense dark-fruit core. Pruney character with some stewed fruit. A bit heavy on the finish. (AC)