2021 Domaine Grand Veneur Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes

Proprietary Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

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

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, May 2024

An assemblage of 45% Grenache, 45% Mourvèdre and 10% Syrah, the 2021 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes follows the domaine's formula of maturing the Grenache in concrete tanks, while the Mourvèdre and Syrah go into...
JD 94

jebdunnuck.com, October 2023

The flagship from this reference point estate is the 2021 Châteauneuf Du Pape Vieilles Vignes, which is based on 45% each Grenache and Mourvèdre with a dose of Syrah that spent 16 months in new oak and concrete tank. It...
JL 94

TheWineCellarInsider.com, January 2024

As always, this is quite dark in color. The wine is deep, meaty, smoky, rich, and lush. There is a plushness, and polish to the fruits on the palate with a creamy edge to the layers of fruit in the lengthy finish. The...
JS 93

jamessuckling.com, May 2023

Impressive nose of forest berries with stacks of licorice, savory and bark character. Full-bodied and seriously structured on the palate where the tannins are still a bit mouth-puckering and will need some years of aging...
WS 92

Wine Spectator, October 2023

Dark and brooding, this densely packed version shows winey character laced with warm fig and sappy berries. Gains a bit of an old-school feel, thanks to slightly chewy tannins, while warm baking spices and smoked apple...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Proprietary Blend
Country France
Region Rhone
Sub-region Southern Rhone
Appellation Chateauneuf du Pape
Vintage 2021
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 15%
Closure Cork

The 2021 Domaine Grand Veneur Châteauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes is a notable red wine from the Southern Rhône region of France. This proprietary blend consists of 45% Grenache, 45% Mourvèdre, and 10% Syrah, crafted from organically grown grapes. The wine is matured with the Grenache aged in concrete tanks and the Mourvèdre and Syrah in new oak barrels.

Receiving high praise from reviewers, this wine has been described as "impressive" by James Suckling, who awarded it a score of 93. Suckling notes the wine’s "stacks of licorice, savory and bark character" with a full-bodied structure, suggesting it is best enjoyed from 2026 as the tannins continue to harmonize.

Jeb Dunnuck, who gave it a score of 94, highlights the wine’s richness and complexity, referencing its "gorgeous blackberry and subtle cassis fruits" and "polished, ripe tannins." He describes it as a "beautifully textured, layered, impressive 2021" with a potential to be enjoyed over the next decade.

Wine Spectator also acknowledges its depth with a score of 92, commenting on its "dark and brooding" nature, with a "winey character laced with warm fig and sappy berries," and a finish lined with "warm baking spices and smoked apple wood."

Jeff Leve, giving it another 94, emphasizes the wine’s deep and meaty character, with a "creamy edge" to its fruit layers. He suggests allowing the wine to age for a year or two to enhance its qualities further.

The highest praise comes from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, with a score of 95. Joe Czerwinski describes the wine as having "scents of truffle and tree bark" complementing its black cherry and plum notes. He anticipates that the wine will soften over time, enhancing its mocha-tinged finish.

In summary, the 2021 Domaine Grand Veneur Châteauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes is a robust and complex wine, well-regarded by critics and expected to age gracefully.