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CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE REDS THE FLAMBOYANT 2014S AND THE STRUCTURED 2013S

– Josh Raynolds, Vinous Media, April 7th 2016

(90-92) Fresh dark berries, cherry liqueur, licorice, woodsmoke and a strong note of vanilla on the deeply perfumed nose. Concentrated and powerful but energetic as well; juicy acidity gives lift to oak-accented blackberry and cherry-vanilla flavors. The long, smoky finish features supple tannins, a touch of mocha and lingering oak spice.

2014 CHÂTEAU DE VAUDIEU CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE VAL DE DIEU

(91-93) Black raspberry, Indian spices and potpourri on the highly perfumed nose. Sappy and densely packed, offering supple red and dark berry compote flavors and a touch of lavender pastille that builds on the back half. Closes supple and broad, displaying harmonious tannins, resonating spiciness and excellent clarity.

2014 CHÂTEAU DE VAUDIEU CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE

With over 70 hectares of vines in some of the best sites on the northern side of the appellation, this domain produces

suave, fruit-driven and highly accessible wines that also possess the concentration for aging.

– JOSH RAYNOLDS

(92-94) Mineral-accented raspberry and cherry compote aromas are complicated by sexy floral and Asian spice qualities. Seamless, round and alluringly sweet, offering intense red berry preserve and lavender pastille flavors and hints of allspice and white pepper on the back half. Finishes sappy, precise and extremely long, showing velvety tannins...

2014 CHÂTEAU DE VAUDIEU CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE L’AVENUE


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(90-92)

(91-93)

Expressive spice- and mineral-accented aromas of black raspberry, cherry-cola and candied licorice carry a suave floral overtone. Sappy, penetrating red and blue fruit and lavender pastille flavors show excellent depth and clarity, and zesty acidity provides support and lift. Supple, building tannins give shape and grip to the impressively long finish...

Highly perfumed blue fruit and floral pastille aromas are complemented by suggestions of allspice and licorice. Silky and focused on the palate, offering concentrated boysenberry and cherry flavors that take a darker turn as the wine opens up. Finishes impressively long, displaying lingering berry and floral nuances, gentle tannins and a touch of smoky minerals.

2014 DOMAINE DE LA JANASSE CHÂTEAUNEUF

2014 DOMAINE DE LA JANASSE CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE CHAUPIN

(93-95) Intensely perfumed aromas of fresh red and blue fruits, potpourri and incense gain vivacity from a smoky mineral nuance. Offers deeply concentrated blueberry, black raspberry, spicecake and floral pastille flavors, while suggestions of candied licorice and white pepper emerge on the back half. Finishes on a suave, alluringly sweet note of red fruit liqueur...

2014 DOMAINE DE LA JANASSE CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE VIEILLES VIGNES

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(92-94)

Powerful cherry and dark berry scents show very good clarity, picking up smoke and garrigue nuances with air. Good depth and appealing sweetness to the pliant boysenberry and cherry liqueur flavors, which become spicier and more mineral with air. Finishes sweet, smooth and very long, shaped by silky, even tannins.

A powerfully scented bouquet evokes ripe red and dark berries, incense and pungent flowers, and a smoky Indian spice nuance builds in the glass. Fleshy and broad on entry and then tighter in the middle, offering juicy, concentrated black raspberry and boysenberry flavors given spine by juicy acidity. Rich yet energetic, finishing with outstanding clarity...

2013 MOURRE DU TENDRE CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE TRES VIEILLES VIGNES

2014 CLOS SAINT JEAN CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE VIEILLES VIGNES

92 ... displaying intense black raspberry and blueberry aromas and flavors accompanied by hints of licorice and candied lavender. Shows very good concentration and energy, picking up a suave spicecake nuance with aeration. Lingers with excellent tenacity, building sweetness and smooth tannins that fold smoothly into the juicy fruit.

2013 CLOS SAINT JEAN CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE VIEILLES VIGNES

91 Deep-pitched red and blue fruit scents are complicated by hints of pungent flowers, peppery spices and cola. Broad and fleshy on the palate, offering sweet boysenberry and black raspberry flavors and a touch of white pepper that adds back-end spiciness. Tightens up slowly on the gently tannic finish, which clings with outstanding persistence...

2013 DOMAINE DE LA JANASSE CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE

92 Vibrant, mineral-tinged red berry and floral pastille aromas pick up note of garrigue and incense with air and show excellent clarity. Sappy, incisive and lively on the palate, offering sweet black raspberry, cherry and lavender flavors and a spicy touch of white pepper. The mineral and floral notes echo strongly on the impressively persistent finish...

2013 DOMAINE DE LA JANASSE CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE CHAUPIN

93 Ripe boysenberry and cassis on the exotically perfumed nose, complicated by suggestions of fresh flowers, Indian spices and incense. Sweet, deeply concentrated dark berry, candied cherry and fruitcake flavors show superb energy and a smooth, velvety texture. Really stains the palate but comes off graceful, with serious depth of flavor but no excess fat.

2013 DOMAINE DE LA JANASSE CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE VIEILLES VIGNES



93 Intensely perfumed aromas of raspberry and cherry liqueur, potpourri and Asian spices, joined by a smoky mineral nuance that builds in the glass. Juicy, penetrating and alluringly sweet, offering intense red and blue fruit and floral pastille flavors and supple, seamless texture. Effortlessly balances richness and vivacity ...

2013 DOMAINE GIRAUD CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE GRENACHES DE PIERRE

93 Intense red fruit and floral scents are complicated by suggestions of allspice, smoky minerals and garrigue. Vibrant raspberry and bitter cherry flavors show superb clarity and very good depth, picking up a bit of lavender pastille and an exotic blood orange nuance with aeration. Juicy acidity adds spine and lift...

2013 DOMAINE DE MARCOUX CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE

(90-92) Raspberry, candied flowers and white pepper on the highly perfumed nose. Silky, palate-staining red berry compote flavors pick up subtle smoke and floral pastille qualities with air, along with a suggestion of allspice. Finishes appealingly sweet and long; fine-grained tannins lend grip to the juicy, clinging red fruit.

2014 DOMAINE GIRAUD CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE TRADITION

(92-94) Expansive spice- and mineral-accented red fruit and floral scents are complemented by suggestions of incense and Asian spices. Silky, seamless and alluringly sweet, showing impressive finesse and clarity to the intense raspberry liqueur and lavender pastille flavors. Finishes very long and sappy, with harmonious tannins coming in late...

2014 DOMAINE GIRAUD CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE GRENACHES DE PIERRE

91 Suave, highly perfumed scents of raspberry liqueur, smoky minerals, candied flowers and Asian spices. Sappy and seamless on the palate, offering intense, well-delineated red fruit and floral pastille flavors given spine by juicy acidity. Alluringly sweet and energetic, displaying strong finishing persistence and just a hint of dusty tannins.

2013 DOMAINE GIRAUD CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE TRADITION

(92-94) High-pitched, mineral-laced red and dark berry and potpourri scents are complemented by notes of anise and Asian spices. Silky and open-knit on entry, offering sweet raspberry and lavender pastille flavors that tighten up slowly with air and pick up a subtle, exotic blood orange nuance. Shows wonderful clarity and lift on the impressively long finish...

2014 DOMAINE DE MARCOUX CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE

The brother-and-sister team of Marie and Francois Giraud continues to produce some of the appellation's most expressive, fruit-driven wines, which also have the capacity to reward cellaring.

– JOSH RAYNOLDS



92 Smoky cherry and blackberry preserve aromas show very good clarity, and hints of vanilla, garrigue and lavender add complexity. Lush and creamy on the palate, offering appealingly sweet dark berry liqueur and floral pastille flavors and a hint of spicy cracked pepper. A smoky quality builds on the impressively persistent finish...

2013 DOMAINE ROGER SABON CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE RESERVE

(90-92) Expressive aromas of black raspberry, woodsmoke, violet and cracked pepper gradually develop a gamy nuance. Nervy and energetic on the palate, displaying strong, spicy lift to the dark berry and floral pastille flavors. Finishes with dusty, building tannins and very good, smoke- and spice-tinged persistence.

2014 DOMAINE ROGER SABON CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE RESERVE

(90-92) Ripe red berry and peppery spice aromas complicated by floral and garrigue nuances. Juicy, broad and powerful on the palate, offering lively raspberry and bitter cherry flavors that slowly become sweeter with air. Smooth, seamless and spicy on the very long, floral finish, which is shaped by supple tannins...

2014 DOMAINE ROGER SABON CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE PRESTIGE

(92-94) Displays heady aromas of red and dark berry liqueur, spicecake, incense and smoky minerals, accented by a hint of white pepper in the background. Supple, broad and sweet on the palate; juicy acidity lifts and sharpens the concentrated blackberry, boysenberry and floral pastille flavors. An impressively long, supple finish...

2014 DOMAINE ROGER SABON CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE SECRET DE SABON

90 Expressive aromas of fresh raspberry, cherry and smoky minerals slowly take on a peppery quality. Juicy and seamless in texture, offering gently sweet red fruit and floral pastille flavors given spine by tangy acidity. Gentle tannins come up slowly and add shape to the finish, which leaves spicecake and cherry pit notes behind.

2013 DOMAINE ROGER SABON CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE LES OLIVETS

(88-90) Dark berries, smoked meat and licorice on the deeply scented nose. In a somewhat wild style, offering bitter cherry and black raspberry flavors sharpened by a suggestion of black pepper. Closes with firm grip and building tannins, leaving a smoky, gamy note behind.

2014 DOMAINE ROGER SABON CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE LES OLIVETS

92 Smoke-accented blackberry and cherry preserve aromas show excellent clarity and pick up hints of licorice and candied flowers with air. Lush and open-knit, offering gently sweet red and dark berry and spicecake flavors and a hint of smoky minerality. The smoky quality comes back strong on the persistent, floral-accented finish...

2013 DOMAINE ROGER SABON CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE PRESTIGE

93 An explosive, mineral-accented bouquet evokes ripe red and blue fruits, cherry compote, incense, licorice and candied flowers. Sappy, impressively concentrated black raspberry and blueberry flavors show outstanding clarity and lift thanks to a spine of juicy acidity. Deftly balances power and gracefulness and finishes with superb energy...

2013 DOMAINE ROGER SABON CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE SECRET DE SABON

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