2018 Domaine de la Vieille Julienne Chateauneuf du Pape les Hauts Lieux

Proprietary Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JD 97 JL 96 DC 95 VN 95 WS 94
JD 97

jebdunnuck.com, October 2020

Including slightly more Mourvèdre and from a cooler, higher elevation terroir, the 2018 Châteauneuf Du Pape Les Hauts-Lieux has more cassis, game, peppery herbs, and olive notes, as well as the classic violets and black...
JL 96

TheWineCellarInsider.com, December 2020

Meaty, deep, dark, rich and concentrated, the wine is lush, spicy, intense, long, complex and finishes with peppery, fresh, red fruits, olives and herbs that feel just great on your palate and in the long finish. 96...
DC 95

Decanter, October 2019

Like Les Trois Sources, this is also powerfully vibrant in fruit if a slightly darker fruit expression. It's a little rounder, with denser but very fine tannins and lovely vibrancy of acidity, this really builds on the...
VN 95

Vinous, December 2021

Brilliant violet. Cherry, blackberry, pungent flowers, allspice and garrigue on the assertively perfumed nose. Sappy and broad on entry, offering appealingly sweet red and dark berry flavors that tighten up and become...
WS 94

Wine Spectator, December 2021

Well packed, with dark currant, fig and boysenberry pate de fruit notes that carry through with good energy from start to finish, picking up rooibos tea, anise and applewood notes along the way. Solidly framed throughout...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Proprietary Blend
Country France
Region Rhone
Sub-region Southern Rhone
Appellation Chateauneuf du Pape
Vintage 2018
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 15%
Closure Cork

This 2018 Domaine de la Vieille Julienne Chateauneuf du Pape Les Hauts Lieux is a true masterpiece from the Southern Rhone region of France. Crafted with a proprietary blend, this red wine exudes elegance and complexity that will captivate the senses.

In the glass, this wine presents a deep, rich red color that hints at the depth of flavors awaiting your palate. With an alcohol content of 15.0%, it is bold yet balanced, showcasing the expertise of the producer, Domaine de la Vieille Julienne.

On the nose, aromas of cassis, game, peppery herbs, and olive notes intertwine with violets and black licorice nuances, creating a symphony of scents that invite you to take a sip. The palate is greeted with full-bodied richness, seamless texture, and ultra-fine tannins that speak to the wine's impeccable structure.

Renowned wine critics have showered this wine with high praise, with scores ranging from 94 to 97 points. Jeb Dunnuck describes it as having an ethereal texture and notes of black licorice, while Jeff Leve praises its depth, richness, and long, complex finish.

Overall, the 2018 Domaine de la Vieille Julienne Chateauneuf du Pape Les Hauts Lieux is a wine that demands attention and admiration. It is a true gem from the Rhone region that will only continue to evolve and impress with age.