Well-built, with a very dense core of dark plum, blackberry and fig flavors scored by warm earth, singed alder and tar through the finish. Dark in profile.

Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes 2021 | Rhone Blends - Red from Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France

Clos du Caillou Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Quartz 2020 | Rhone Blends - Red from Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France

97% Grenache, 3% other varietals. Pure is handcrafted from a single plot of 100-year-old vines and sandy soil, at the junction of "Grand Pierre",.

A core of steeped red and black currant fruit, wrapped in licorice, shows nice intensity and focus, backed by light-handed apple wood and incense notes.

Domaine De La Vieille Julienne Châteauneuf-du-pape Vieilles Vignes 2001 (750ml) available at Winovisor in Washington, DC

Powerful and sleek, this shows a glistening beam of yellow apple wrapped in stylish oak, with tremendous underlying concentration. Modern and very well-executed,.

Domaine La Barroche Chateauneuf-du-Pape Pure 2020 available at Tribeca Wine Merchants in New York, NY

Domaine de Marcoux - Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes 2019 available at Knightsbridge Wine Shoppe in Northbrook, IL

Le Clos du Caillou - Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve 2017 available at Knightsbridge Wine Shoppe in Northbrook, IL

Domaine Grand Veneur - Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes 2010 available at Knightsbridge Wine Shoppe in Northbrook, IL