2021 Chateauneuf du Pape Les Origines
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The 2021 Chateauneuf du Pape les Origines is 50% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre and 20% Syrah, aged in a mix of new barriques (for the Syrah and Mourvèdre) and concrete tanks (for the Grenache). Hints of leather and cedar accent cherries and redcurrants on the nose, while the medium to full-bodied palate starts off supple and easy, then turns rather grippy and tannic on the finish, as the wood tannins assert themselves. If those integrate, expect the wine to rate a couple of points higher in a few years' time.
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Alistair Cooper MW, jancisrobinson.com
Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
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The 2021 Châteauneuf Du Pape Les Origines checks in as 50% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre, and 20% Syrah that was raised in a mix of new barrels and concrete tank. Its deep purple hue is followed by a gorgeous array of ripe blackberries, peppery herbs, violets, and perfectly integrated spicy oak. While clearly a more modern styled wine, it's flawlessly balanced, medium to full-bodied, has fine tannins, and incredibly well-integrated oak, tannins, and acidity. This estate plays at an incredibly high level, and this brilliant 2021 will be loved by both the modern and traditionalist out there. Bravo.
50% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre, 20% Syrah. Matured in new barriques (50%) and concrete tanks (50%) for 16 months. Cask sample. Tasted blind. Ripe dark fruits, raspberry jam and liquorice nose. A full, opulent mouthfeel with rich, sweet dark fruits. Quite tight on the mid palate and a rich finish. Attractive – the oak is present but well integrated. (AC)