2021 Chateauneuf du Pape
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The amount of 2021 Chateauneuf du Pape produced was reduced by about one-third, because of frost, but the remaining wine is solid. Stewed cherries and berries are joined by hints of garrigue and fresh fruit, while the medium to full-bodied palate is outlined by firm but silky tannins and bright acidity. It's a bit edgy in feel, closing on notes of clove and allspice.
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Alistair Cooper MW, jancisrobinson.com
Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
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Including a touch more Syrah and Mourvèdre than usual, the 2021 Châteauneuf Du Pape is another elegant, finesse-driven 2021 with plenty to love. Framboise, wild strawberries, pepper, and Provençal, spicy, garrigue like notes define the aromatics, and it's medium-bodied, with a layered, elegant mouthfeel and outstanding length. It's perfect for drinking over the coming 10-12 years.
The 2021 Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a Grenache-led blend with small amounts of Syrah and Mourvèdre. While the Grenache components are aged in concrete, the Syrah and Mourvèdre matured in French oak barrels, of which a minority is new. Combined aromas of predominantly red fruits, dried herbs, licorice and a pinch of menthol. Velvety tannins envelop this medium to full-bodied elegant red, with good persistence on the bright finish. It comes in at 14.5% alcohol, 1% less than both the 2019 and 2020 vintage.
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Grenache/ Garnacha , Syrah / Shiraz, Mourvedre/Monastrell/Mataro
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Dry