2019 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Deux Freres
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Even more packed with fruit and overall intensity than the Cuvée Mon Aieul, the 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve des 2 Freres is also all whole-cluster Grenache, but matured in 300-liter barrels, approximately 20% new. Smoky and herbal on the nose, it's also richly fruited, with a never-ending stream of black cherries. Full-bodied, velvety and plush, it's a hugely intense, hedonistic expression of Grenache and Chateauneuf du Pape.
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Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
Jeb Dunnuck
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While the 2020 will include a splash of Syrah, the 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Réserve Des Deux Frères is its normal 100% Grenache and is a selection made in the cellar. In 2019, it ended up being roughly 30% new oak, and I think there were some stems included as well. It’s another magical wine from this estate, boasting a dense purple hue as well as a perfume of black raspberries, cassis, blueberry liqueur, spring flowers, toasted bread, and lavender. Full-bodied on the palate, with an incredible mouthfeel, riveting purity, and ultra-fine tannins, it’s unquestionably one of the all-time greats of this cuvée. Give bottles 3-4 years and enjoy over the following two decades or more.
Saturated ruby. Expansive dark berry liqueur, cherry cola, licorice and potpourri scents are complemented by an exotic spice flourish. Broad and fleshy on the palate, offering deeply concentrated blackberry, boysenberry and bitter cherry flavors complemented by sweetening mocha and floral pastille nuances. Firms up with air and finishes with outstanding clarity, building tannins and superb, floral-driven persistence. (JR)
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Grenache/ Garnacha , Syrah / Shiraz, Mourvedre/Monastrell/Mataro, Cinsault, Bourboulenc
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