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Tasting notes
Score 94/100 · Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate, Oct 2016

Another smoking good 2014 is the 2014 Châteauneuf du Pape Croix de Bois, which like always, is 100% Grenache that comes from a site on the eastern side of the appellation, near the village of Bédarrides. Completely destemmed and aged 16 months in concrete, it offers the expected forward, fruity style of the cuvée as well as classic notes Bing cherries, blackberries, spring flowers and hints of leather.

Critic scores

Critic scores
93
93/100

Average Score

17
17/20

Jancis Robinson MW

91
91/100

Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider

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91 points
Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
Score 91/100 · Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider, Jun 2016

92 - 94 points
Josh Raynolds
Score 92-94/100 · Josh Raynolds, Apr 2016

Vivid ruby-red. Highly expressive red fruit liqueur, lavender, Asian spice and mineral aromas display impressive clarity and pick up a deeper licorice nuance with air. Sappy, incisive raspberry and bitter cherry flavors show excellent depth, conveying a surprisingly delicate touch and a hint of candied flowers that emerges on the back half. Silky and seamless in texture, finishing with superb finishing lift and persistence, while smooth tannins lend gentle grip.

16.5 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 16.5/20 · Drink 2020-2030, Jancis Robinson MW, Jun 2015

Cask sample. Sweet raspberry nose. Open and easy. Not much concentration and more savoury than many. A little tough on the end. (JR)

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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