Silky, elegant, soft and polished, with layers of sweet, ripe, red cherries, kirsch, raspberries, spice and olives which show up on the nose and palate. Pure, energetic, fresh and vibrant, the finish lingers, which is a good thing because all of that ripe Grenache hits all the right notes. The wine was made from 100% old vine Grenache from the La Crau lieu-dit and was aged in terra cotta, Amphora jars. Drink from 2023 - 2037 Read more at:https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/search-wine-tasting-notes/?szSearch=2019%20Santa%20Duc

The 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Les Saintes Vierges is another beautiful wine. Ripe cherries, blueberries, rose petals, spice, and hints of spring flowers all emerge on the nose, and it shines on the palate for its beautiful elegance and purity. Medium to full-bodied, with ripe, polished tannins and notable freshness, it's going to evolve for 15 years with no issues.

This has a good, gutsy feel, with juicy and still slightly compact plum, raspberry and blackberry fruit flavors taking the lead, while licorice root, apple wood and dried garrigue hints fill in as well. Shows more oomph than purity, but this is solidly built. Grenache, Mourvèdre and Counoise. Best from 2024 through 2038. 400 cases made, 50 cases imported. — JM