A textured, layered, precise red, showcasing aromas of cherries, raspberries, warm herbs, bay leaves and baking spices. It’s medium- to full-bodied with silty, beautifully melted tannins. So integrated. Lively and...

In serious contention for wine of the vintage, again, right off the bat, with its deep hue, it's looking good. Powerful, concentrated, deep and intense, the nose explodes with its array of dried flowers, spices, Dark in...

The power and freshness of this wine are a delightful combination. Intense aromas of candied orange slices and delicate orange blossoms. There’s balanced creaminess and freshness in the finish, with a positive touch of...

It's really hard to resist this wine's abundant cassis, red currant and strawberry fruit. There’s an interplay of restrained ripeness and gentle tannins. This is quite full-bodied, but the silky tannins and long, lively...

Looking better than it did from tank, Cristina's 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape is ripe and rounded, with ample amounts of black cherries and plums, an exception to the overall red-fruited nature of the vintage. Full-bodied...

(91-93 points) Vinified with 50% whole clusters, the 2023 Châteauneuf-du-Pape A la Gloire de Mon Grand-Père enters the stage with alluring notes of strawberry compote, rosewater and melted licorice. A trace of orange...

Powerful, lush, rich, opulent wine packed from start to finish with waves of back cherries, black raspberries, peppery spice, garrigue, and floral accents. One of the stars of the vintage, give it just a year or two in...

Derived from a scorching, drought-stricken vintage that pushed alcohol to 16%, the 2019 Châteauneuf-du-Pape from Clos des Papes opens with a reductive, smoky profile before revealing aromas of dark fruits, exotic spices...

A brilliant wine in the making, the 2022 Chateauneuf du Pape Le Mas exhales deep, elegant aromas of violet, lilac, dark cherries and garrigue, followed by a medium to full-bodied, round and gourmand palate enhanced by...

An exquisite wine and one of the greatest examples of the vintage that I encountered during my journey in the region, the 2022 Chateauneuf du Pape Les Quartz exhales a deep, powerful bouquet of lilac, dark cherries...

Rich black cherry and strawberry fruit, with impressive density and palate weight. The balance is good, with fur-coat tannins and admirable freshness. Yet again, this vintage turns out a wine seemingly far too good for...

(94 - 96 points) Still maturing in concrete at the time of my visit, the 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape Les Gallimardes comes from the lieu-dit of the same name, located south of the village. It's a classic galets...

Wow, what a nose! Leaf tea, menthol and pine resin, a really captivating and complex display. Dense and intensely solid, with fine, bold tannins. The acidity is deep-set, rising gently through the fruit, leading to a long...

The gorgeous texture defines this beautiful, perfumy, inviting Châteauneuf. Fresh, crunchy red fruit is flecked with exotic spices, and incense wafts through, while green, herbal freshness brings lovely lift. Complex and...

Dark but perfumy, with black tea and warm ganache notes followed by silky plum, fig and blackberry fruit flavors. A long echo of licorice snap lines the finish. Best from 2015 through 2025. – JM

(92-94 points) The 2022 Chateauneuf du Pape is all Grenache, made in concrete. Full-bodied and silky, it's redolent of cherries, raspberries and even a touch of lavender. It looks to be lovely stuff. -JC

(98+ points) Black cherries, blackberries and garrigue all appear on the nose of the dense, concentrated 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes. Yes, the wine boasts some formidable tannins, but they're ripe, and the...

(WA 97-100 points) Tasting just like the Les Trois Source (they come from the same terroir), yet with just another level of polish and purity to its tannin and fruit, the sensational 2015 Châteauneuf du Pape Reserve...

Lastly, the 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée Da Capo is a bigger, richer wine, as well as a more youthful, focused, behemoth of a 2020. Powerful notes of ripe black cherries, darker currants, ground pepper, charcuterie, and...

The 2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Combe des Fous is not to be missed. Hauntingly floral, it launches with radiant orange blossom, rose petal and crushed violets, mingling with wild strawberries, incense and garrigue. Gently...

A much more powerful wine based on 60% Grenache and 40% Mourvedre, the 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Deus-Ex Machina reminds me slightly of the 2011 with its spicy, perfumed, complex bouquet of red and black fruits, dried...

A fruity nose with notes of strawberries, raspberries, cured meat, bark and peppercorns. It’s full-bodied with creamy tannins. Well-balanced and structured. Layered with freshness and vivacity on the mid-palate and a...

More forward and approachable than the 2013, the 2014 Châteauneuf du Pape Hommage A Jacques Perrin is nevertheless a massive wine that has more depth and concentration than just about every other wine in the vintage. A...

Slightly spicier, with a licorice-tinged bouquet of dark berries, cherries and mulberries, the 2023 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Safres is beautifully complete. Medium- to full-bodied, sappy and layered, it delivers a fleshy...

Easily one of the top wines in the vintage, the incredible 2012 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvee du Quet comes from the northern part of the appellation and is made from 80% Grenache and 20% Mourvedre. Full-bodied, decadent and...

In spite of the richness and full body, this is an elegant expression of Gigondas, thanks to the expertly crafted tannins. Beautiful creamy texture in the long, complete finish. There's plenty of spice, but it’s like a...

A focused, lively and succulent Cotes-du-Rhone with aromas of cherries, raspberries, dried herbs and baking spices. Medium-bodied with fine tannins. Seductive and precise, with crunchy red berry flavors at the center. A...

The 2022 Châteauneuf Du Pape La Réserve (60% Grenache and 40% Mourvèdre) is deeper ruby-hued and boasts a gorgeous nose of ripe black raspberries, smoked garrigue, spring flowers, and graphite. It plays in the medium to...

Starts off perfumed and stylish but slowly opens up to reveal a wealth of depth and dimension. Seriously structured, with layers of graphite, toasty cedar spice and wild woodsy notes, plus tobacco leaf and red fruit, all...