Wine Reviews

Partially destemmed and matured in a mix of new barrels (25%), foudres (50%) and used barrels, the 2023 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee des Cadettes is a resounding success, confirming the estate’s stylistic evolution toward greater charm and accessibility in youth while retaining a deep, concentrated backbone. Aromas of lilac, rose, dark cherries and garrigue introduce a medium- to full-bodied palate that is seamless and enveloping, with a fleshy core of fruit, velvety tannins and a sappy, energetic texture.

An expressive Châteauneuf-du-Pape that showcases ripe red fruits, cedar, wood smoke, rose petal and a pinch of garrigue. Structured with ripe tannins and markedly concentrated, the full-throttle 2023 rounds out with persistence through the savory close

A well-balanced, textural and well-crafted Chateauneuf-du-Pape with dark cherries, spiced plums, warm spices, licorice and some roasted meat as well. Full-bodied with fine tannins. Plush but in control, with drive, balance and intensity all coming together.

A focused, dense and well-composed blend of 40% grenache, 40% mourvedre and 20% syrah. Aromas of red berries, spiced cherries, dried herbs, tobacco and burnt leaves. It’s full-bodied with plush tannins. It’s polished and plain, with a dense core of juicy berries mingling with the spices. Well structured with a long, well-driven finish. From organically grown grapes

The 2022 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée des Cadettes (40% Grenache, 40% Mourvèdre, and 20% Syrah aged in 25% new barrels) is cut from the same cloth yet shows a slightly more modern style in its black raspberry, wild strawberry, spicy wood, peppery garrigue, and floral aromatics and flavors. It’s medium-bodied, nicely balanced, has building yet ripe, polished tannins, and a great finish. It handles its oak beautifully, and this will have two decades of overall longevity.