98+ The 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Les Hauts-Lieux includes slightly more Mourvèdre and comes from a cooler parcel in the northern part of the appellation. It has another level of purity and precision compared to the Trois Sources and has extraordinary notes of blueberries, cassis, black licorice, violets, and crushed stone-like minerality. Incredibly concentrated, massive, and yet perfectly balanced, it has no hard edges and is just an incredible tasting experience. Hide bottles for 4-5 years and enjoy over the following 20-25 years.

With a nose that is like walking into a flower shop that sells fresh cherries, the wine is already just great. Rich, elegant, fresh, supple and pure, the layers of sweet, peppery red cherries, garrigue, spice and salty crushed rocks starts off strong and keeps right on going. The wine was produced from a blend of 60% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre, 10% Cinsault and 10% Counouise. Drink from 2024 - 2039 97 Points Read more at:https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/search-wine-tasting-notes/?szSearch=2019%20Vieille%20Julienne

A little more floral in style, silkier than the Trois Sources this year. It's a little more Northern in spirit than most this year, not quite so sunny. No Syrah in the blend here, plentiful Mourvèdre however, which performed well in 2019. From three parcels close to the limestone plateau, some clay, relatively high altitude and late ripening, with less exposition to the sun. (Drink between 2020-2034)

Showcasing precise aromas of cranberry, red cherry, raspberry, dried herbs, white pepper and tobacco, the 2019 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Hauts-Lieux is full-bodied, concentrated, and tightly structured with ripe tannins framing a muscular profile. The persistent finish confirms a wine of outstanding quality with the ability to evolve for up to 20 years. -- Nicolas Greinacher