Cory Gowan, JJ Buckley, November 2011

Ruby red with a wide pink rim. The 2007 Vaudieu has a nose of woodsmoke, roasted pumpkin seed, florals, cranberry and fresh plum. Very modern styled and high-toned without a hint of garrigue or barnyard aromas. The palate is where this wine really shines, with rich deep flavors of cassis and black cherry, loads of soft tannins that fill the mouth and a delicious finish full of licorice and tar. Showing admirable length on the finish, the fine tannins and hints of blue fruit last long after the glass is on the table. This is drinking very well now and can be enjoyed from 2011-2015.

93 points,

Rhone Report, The, March 2012

Showing even better than on release, the 2007 Château de Vaudieu Châteauneuf-du-Pape (a blend of 80% concrete aged Grenache, 15% Syrah, and 5% Mourvèdre) is one hedonistic, gorgeously fruited 2007 that boasts knockout aromatics of crème de cassis, black raspberries, licorice, lavender, smoked herbs, and roasted meat like aromas on the nose. Full-bodied and seamless on the palate, with a rich, decadent mouth feel, beautiful balance, and a blockbuster finish, this serious stuff is approachable now due to the wealth of fruit, yet will be even better in 2-3 years, and have upwards of 15+ years of longevity. A steal at the current prices!

92 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, October 2009

The 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape is a full-bodied, exceptionally aromatic effort displaying plenty of sweet black cherry, licorice, garrigue, and earth as well as a subtle note of oak in a full-bodied, opulent style. As the wine sits in the glass, whiffs of raspberries and figs also emerge from this substantial, fleshy, irresistible Chateauneuf du Pape. Enjoy it over the next 10-15 years.

One of the oldest estates in Chateauneuf du Pape (the winery, which is actually a true chateau, was constructed in the mid-1700s), Chateau de Vaudieu is located adjacent to Rayas, just a few kilometers northeast of the village. One of the appellation's largest estates (175 acres in vine), Vaudieu's quality has soared over recent years as the famed oenologist Philippe Cambie has been working here since 2003.

91 points,

Stephen Tanzer's IWC, February 2010

Vivid ruby. Ripe cherry and dark berries on the nose. The palate shows fresher red fruits, with a hint of blood orange adding vivacity. Much more energetic than it showed from barrel, finishing with very good lift and persistence and impressive clarity.

92 points,

Wine Spectator, November 2009

This is saturated, with braised fig, melted black licorice and freshly brewed espresso notes forming the core, with bittersweet ganache, mesquite and iron notes weaving through the background. The long, tarry finish has really nice drive. A domaine on the rise. Drink now through 2022. 4,192 cases made. -JM

About Winery

Originally named Val de Dieu in 1767 by the Archbishop of Avignon who blessed "this property of vines and groves", the land of Vaudieu has always been known as the Valley of God .

Situated just east of the village of Chateauneuf du Pape, Chateau de Vaudieu lies at the base of the plateau of Mont Redon and is one of the few wineries of the region that has been in constant production since the 18th century. When purchased by Gabriel Meffre in 1955, the property consisted of only 24 hectares of vines. Over the next 10 years, however, this tireless winemaker and grower reclaimed abandoned vineyards and cleared heavily wooded land surrounding the chateau and today the property has 70 hectares under vines, all within a radius of 450 meters of a massive 200 year old Lebanese Cedar planted at the center of the domain.Today, Sylvette Bréchet and her son Laurent, heirs to Meffre, have furthered upon the rapid expansion of the property with the division of the domain into 32 separate plots, ensuring that each plot is now harvested at its optimum maturity.

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