2015 Domaine de la Charbonniere Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Vieilles Vignes

Proprietary Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 95 WS 95 WA 94 JL 93 JD 92
JS 95

jamessuckling.com, August 2017

Even and supple red to dark cherry and red plum fruits with a palate presence that has powerful ripe tannins that are presented in a smooth, balanced style. Extremely concentrated. This is terrific. Best from 2020.
WS 95

Wine Spectator, November 2017

A lovely licorice snap note leads off, followed quickly by crushed raspberry, blackberry and boysenberry fruit flavors. Rich yet restrained, with light shiso leaf, iron and incense details weaving throughout. The...
WA 94

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, October 2017

Richer and more deeply textured than the other cuvées from Charbonnière, 90% of the 2015 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Vieilles Vignes comes from 70- to 100-year-old Grenache vines in La Crau, supplemented by 10% Mourvèdre...
JL 93

TheWineCellarInsider.com, August 2017

As you would expect, there is real old vine intensity of flavor and concentration here. The Grenache is quite peppery, the finish is long and the fruit in the end note has a real kick to it Read more...
JD 92

jebdunnuck.com, October 2017

Lastly, and from the oldest vines of the estate and the La Crau plateau, the 2015 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes is the most structured and tannin in the line (which is common), yet is balanced, elegant and...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type
Red
Varietal
Proprietary Blend
Country
France
Region
Rhone
Sub-region
Southern Rhone
Appellation
Chateauneuf du Pape
Vintage
2015
Size
750ML
Percent alcohol
15.50%
Closure
Cork

The 2015 Domaine de la Charbonniere Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Vieilles Vignes is a red wine from France's renowned Chateauneuf du Pape appellation in the Southern Rhone region. This wine is crafted from a proprietary blend dominated by Grenache, supplemented by Mourvèdre, and boasts a substantial 15.5% alcohol content.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded this wine a solid 94 points, noting its rich texture and depth. Joe Czerwinski highlighted that 90% of the wine comes from Grenache vines aged between 70 and 100 years, with the remaining 10% derived from 45-year-old Mourvèdre vines. The wine exhibits a signature profile of red cherries and stone fruit, complemented by subtle spice notes on a velvety finish.

James Suckling gave this wine an excellent score of 95 points, describing it as "even and supple" with "red to dark cherry and red plum fruits." He emphasized its powerful ripe tannins presented in a smooth and balanced manner, calling it "extremely concentrated" and "terrific." Suckling suggests that the wine is best enjoyed from 2020 onwards.

Wine Spectator also rated this wine at 95 points, praising its complex flavor profile. The tasting notes describe a "lovely licorice snap note" that leads into flavors of crushed raspberry, blackberry, and boysenberry. The wine is characterized as rich yet restrained, with light shiso leaf, iron, and incense details interwoven throughout. The silky finish allows the fruit to linger pleasantly, making it a wine that can be enjoyed now or aged until 2035.

Overall, the 2015 Domaine de la Charbonniere Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Vieilles Vignes is a well-regarded wine, receiving high praise for its concentrated fruit flavors, smooth tannins, and elegant finish.