Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes Marcoux 2019 (750ML)

97 Points, Josh Raynolds, VInous: "Saturated ruby. A heady, impressively complex bouquet evokes ripe red fruits, candied flowers, garrigue and incense, along with exotic spice and mineral notes that build with air. Utterly stains the palate with vibrant raspberry liqueur, cherry cola, licorice and fruitcake flavors that are sharpened by a jolt of spiciness on the back half. Polished tannins add gentle grip to the strikingly long, floral-dominated finish, which shows no rough edges." 10/21

93 Points, James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com: "Fascinating nose of black fruit, pomegranate, licorice and dried lemon zest. Very rich, deep and concentrated with a striking combination of sweetness and freshness through the long, energetic finish. Slight warmth from alcohol (16%) at the end. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold." 02/22

97 Points, James Molesworth, Wine Spectator: "This is marked by a gorgeously pure core of kirsch and raspberry reduction flavors, which are laced with rooibos tea, singed balsam wood, dried anise, garrigue and warm stone notes. Extremely long, with a singular focal point to the finish as everything is pulled together by finely beaded acidity. A terrific wine. Best from 2025 through 2040." 2021

96 Points, Matt Walls, Decanter: "Touch of liquorice behind the damson and plum fruit. This has searing intensity, very high acidity with fine tannins and a good internal framework. The alcohol is high, but the other elements are even more prominent. Very long. 3,900 bottles made. 120-year-old vines planted on north-facing clay and sand lieux-dits of Charbonnières and Esquières. Fermented in concrete, aged in foudre." 10/20

97 Points, Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com: "Also a true gem of a wine, the 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Vieilles Vignes includes all three terroirs of Charbonnière, Esqueirons and Galimardes and is all Grenache. It’s a ripe, opulent, incredibly sexy wine that’s just about overflowing with notes of raspberries, blueberries, Provençal herbs, violets, and flowers. It’s a big, exuberant Grenache offering sweet tannins, a broad, mouth-filling texture, no hard edges, and a great finish. Give it a few years and enjoy over the following two decades." 11/21