Producer | Domaine de la Charbonniere |
Country | France |
Region | Rhone Valley |
Subregion | Chateauneuf du Pape |
Varietal | Red Rhone Blend |
Vintage | 2020 |
Sku | 91347 |
Size | 750ml |
An under the radar producer of Chateauneuf-du-Pape no more! The Domaine de la Charbonniere is groundbreaking, with huge marks for their Les Hautes Brusquieres Cuvee Speciale, Mourre des Perdrix, and of course this amazing Vieilles Vignes Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Ripe in style with massive notes of black cherry, creme de cassis and garrigue, this full-bodied beauty is surprisingly open at a young age, and while it will settle down in the cellar over the next 10 years, can be enjoyed now with a bit of aeration. Only 25 cases available of the 2020 vintage, showcasing balance and depth with finesse and elegance. Don't miss this amazing wine from Domaine de la Charbonniere!
"Even better than I remember it prior to bottling, the 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Vieilles Vignes—90% Grenache and 10% Mourvèdre—boasts bold, concentrated aromas of black cherries, dark chocolate and red raspberries. It's full-bodied, rich and expansive, framed by silky tannins that ease into a long, elegant finish. Despite its size, there's a fine sense of proportion to this wine and a notable absence of alcohol-derived heat." The Wine Advocate, 98 Points