2019 Chateauneuf du Pape Pure
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The 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape Pure is Grenache from a single sandy parcel at the junction of three lieux-dits (le Grand Pierre, le Pointu and le Rayas). Vinified in concrete and aged in foudre, it's a pretty, charming effort, with floral notes reminiscent of roses and lavender balanced by hints of rosemary, black cherries and just a touch of dark chocolate. Full-bodied and rich, it's loaded with concentrated fruit yet finishes long and silky. Tasted twice (once blind), with consistent notes.
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Alistair Cooper MW, jancisrobinson.com
Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
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The 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Pure is the standard 100% Grenache, from a single parcel of old vines located at the intersection of the Grand Pierre, Rayas, and Pointu lieux-dits, that was brought up all in a single foudre. Coming from sandy, cooler soils, it offers a surprisingly dark purple hue to go with a stunning nose of black cherry liqueur, wild strawberries, roasted herbs, licorice, graphite, and chalky minerality. Straight-up stunning, with full-bodied richness and a voluptuous, seamless texture carrying awesome tannins and a monster of a finish, this stunning Grenache brings classic power and richness with no sensation of weight or heaviness. It reminds me of the 2005 and is a sensational Châteauneuf du Pape that will benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age and keep for two decades. Hats off (again) to the genius of the young Julien Barrot! Unfortunately, no 2020s were submitted to my tasting, but as I hope these reviews show, the 2019s from this address are some of the finest out there.
Glass-staining ruby. Powerful raspberry liqueur, cherry, exotic spice, potpourri and incense aromas are complemented by hints of garrigue and smoky minerals. Juicy, seamless and energetic, offering densely packed red fruit, cherry cola, licorice and floral pastille flavors that show superb definition and spicy back-end cut. Polished, interwoven tannins frame a strikingly persistent finish that echoes the floral and mineral notes.