Robert Parker writes in Wine Advocate: The 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes is apparently only available in the United States. A blend of 85% tank-aged Grenache and the rest Mourvedre and Syrah, this massive, sexy Chateauneuf offers tremendous notes of balsam wood, tobacco leaf, kirsch liqueur, bouquet garni and a beef blood-like component. Rich and full-bodied with sweet tannin, and huge fruit, glycerin and density, this wine will also benefit from 2-3 years of cellaring, and... read more

James Molesworth writes in Wine Spectator: "This has a wide range of dark, exotic fig, boysenberry and blackberry cobbler notes, with blueberry paste, pastis-drenched plum and smoky black tea flavors, all weaving deftly through the very silky finish. Shows ample concentration, but this is all guile and grace. Best from 2014 through 2032."

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James Molesworth writes in Wine Spectator: "Ripe and rich, but very, very silky, with a hint of shiso leaf giving way to lightly mulled raspberry and boysenberry fruit flavors, backed by toasted anise, lavender and warm stone notes on the very stylish finish. A beauty. Best from 2015 through 2030."

Josh Raynolds writes in International Wine Cellar: "Deep, bright red. Lively and expressive on the nose, offering scents of wild strawber... read more

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Robert Parker writes in Wine Advocate: "The thick, unctuously-textured 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape possesses good acidity, superb purity, a full-bodied mouthfeel, and oodles of black raspberry and black cherry fruit intermixed with roasted herb, loamy soil, tobacco leaf, pepper and meaty notes. This intensely concentrated 2010 should drink well for 10-15 years. This tiny estate, which used to be part of the Domaine des Relagnes, produces two cuvees of Chateauneuf du Pape, the tr... read more

James Molesworth writes in Wine Spectator: "A very fruit-driven style, with a lovely melange of blueberry, fig, blackberry and boysenberry notes all melded together and framed by light toasty vanilla, anise and alderwood notes. There’s a lovely racy feel through the finish, though this keeps the fruit focused rather than overly exuberant. Shows nice vivacity. Best from 2014 through 2028."

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Robert Parker writes in Wine Advocate: "The 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape is the most widely available (nearly 30,000+ bottles produced even in a small vintage such as 2010) of Janasse’s Chateauneufs. It exhibits a dense purple color along with a glorious perfume of blackberries, creosote, scorched earth, smoked herbs, cassis and kirsch. Full-bodied with impressive purity, structure and precision, this is a more reserved, backward and structured effort than its 2009 and ... read more

Josh Raynolds writes in International Wine Cellar: "Deep red. Pungent, high-pitched aromas of red berries, white pepper and Asian spices. High-pitched and appealingly sweet in the mouth, with penetrating raspberry, cherry and lavender pastille flavors. Finishes long and spicy, with lingering sweetness and florality. This elegant rendition of Chateauneuf should be highly appealing soon after release."

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We don’t have the long history with Jean Royer since their we have with some they’ve become are one of the go-to sources for well-priced, quality Chateauneuf.  The Royer family dates back to the 1800’s, but didn’t start their own bottling until the mid-’80s. They were one of the first clients of “Grenache master” Phillippe Cambie, who still works closely Jean-Marie Royer. Their vineyards are in southern Cha... read more

Robert Parker writes in Wine Advocate: "A brilliant effort, the 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes is velvety textured and full-bodied, offering hints of sandy, loamy soils, licorice, kirsch and crushed rocks (minerality soars from the glass). Stunningly rich, layered and provocative, it is a classic wine of Provence. This big, mouthfilling, chewy 2010 should drink well for 15-20+ years. One of my favorite estates in the southern Rhone, Domaine de la Charbonniere is run... read more

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Robert Parker writes in Wine Advocate: "The 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape is a powerful, dense, inky/ruby/purple-hued, quintessential example of Provencal winemaking with lots of graphite, black currant, kirsch, licorice, and herbs de Provence/bouquet garni notes, tremendous density as well as a supple richness, good precision and overall freshness. Enjoy it over the ... read more

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