2019 Domaine de la Vieille Julienne Châteauneuf-du-Pape les Hauts Lieux
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Showcasing precise aromas of cranberry, red cherry, raspberry, dried herbs, white pepper and tobacco, the 2019 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Hauts-Lieux is full-bodied, concentrated, and tightly structured with ripe tannins framing a muscular profile. The persistent finish confirms a wine of outstanding quality with the ability to evolve for up to 20 years.
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Alistair Cooper MW, jancisrobinson.com
Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
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The 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Les Hauts-Lieux includes slightly more Mourvèdre and comes from a cooler parcel in the northern part of the appellation. It has another level of purity and precision compared to the Trois Sources and has extraordinary notes of blueberries, cassis, black licorice, violets, and crushed stone-like minerality. Incredibly concentrated, massive, and yet perfectly balanced, it has no hard edges and is just an incredible tasting experience. Hide bottles for 4-5 years and enjoy over the following 20-25 years.
Cask sample, tasted at the domaine. Lots of spice on the nose, a note of florality. Bags of freshness underneath the ripe fruit, dense tannins that seem very fine and integrated – well-judged alcohol. Almost 16% but doesn’t feel it. (AC)