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Tasting notes
Score 92/100 · Drink 2019-2025, Josh Raynolds, Apr 2016

(aged in used demi-muids ): Ruby-red. Highly perfumed aromas of raspberry, fresh flowers and Asian spices. Densely packed, lively and focused on the palate; a bright mineral note lifts the ripe red fruit and floral pastille flavors. Shows impressive heft and energy, finishing with velvety tannins and lingering red berry and lavender flourishes.

Critic scores

Critic scores
92
92/100

Average Score

16
16/20

Jancis Robinson MW

91
91/100

Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider

More reviews and scores

93 points
Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate
Score 93/100 · Drink 2015-2025, Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate, Oct 2015

Always sweeter and more flamboyant than the Barbe Rac, the 2013 Châteauneuf du Pape Croix de Bois offers more kirsch, black raspberry and cassis, as well as ample garrigue and spice nuances. Full-bodied, gorgeously pure and layered, it’s about as sexy and voluptuous as they come in this cooler vintage. Drink this beauty anytime over the coming decade.

91 points
Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
Score 91/100 · Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider, Sep 2015

91 - 93 points
Josh Raynolds
Score 91-93/100 · Josh Raynolds, Apr 2015

Vivid ruby-red. Ripe, deeply pitched black raspberry and cherry compote scents are sharpened by notes of white pepper and smoky minerals. Pliant and seamless on the palate, offering intense red and dark berry flavors and a suave floral pastille nuance. The clinging finish features gentle tannins and a hint of anise.

About the producer

M. Chapoutier
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Product details

Grape Blend

Grenache/ Garnacha , Syrah / Shiraz, Mourvedre/Monastrell/Mataro

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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