An assemblage of 45% Grenache, 45% Mourvèdre and 10% Syrah, the 2021 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes follows the domaine's formula of maturing the Grenache in concrete tanks, while the Mourvèdre and Syrah go into barrel (new in this case). With the elevated Mourvèdre component, scents of truffle and tree bark accent black cherries and plums on the nose, while the full-bodied palate is concentrated and tannic from start to finish. Give it some time to mellow, as the velvety, mocha-tinged finish suggests it will evolve in a softer direction. - Joe Czerwinski

The flagship from this reference point estate is the 2021 Châteauneuf Du Pape Vieilles Vignes, which is based on 45% each Grenache and Mourvèdre with a dose of Syrah that spent 16 months in new oak and concrete tank. It brings more richness than just about every other wine in the vintage and has a deep ruby/plum hue as well as a ripe, concentrated, medium to full-bodied style revealing gorgeous blackberry and subtle cassis fruits, polished, ripe tannins, plenty of mid-palate depth, and terrific complexity in its licorice, peppery garrigue, and roasted meat-like aromas and flavors. It's a beautifully textured, layered, impressive 2021 to enjoy over the coming decade.

As always, this is quite dark in color. The wine is deep, meaty, smoky, rich, and lush. There is a plushness, and polish to the fruits on the palate with a creamy edge to the layers of fruit in the lengthy finish. The wine blends 45% Grenache, 45% Mourvedre, and 10% Syrah. There is a lot going on here, including some oak that needs to be resolved. So give it a year or two before popping a cork and it should be even better. Drink from 2024 - 2035.

Impressive nose of forest berries with stacks of licorice, savory and bark character. Full-bodied and seriously structured on the palate where the tannins are still a bit mouth-puckering and will need some years of aging in bottle to harmonize. Massive weight and moderate acidity at the bold finish. A cuvee of 45% grenache, 45% mourvedre and 10% syrah. From organically grown grapes. Best from 2026.

Dark and brooding, this densely packed version shows winey character laced with warm fig and sappy berries. Gains a bit of an old-school feel, thanks to slightly chewy tannins, while warm baking spices and smoked apple wood line the formidable finish. Packs serious mineral power and warm earth notes, too. Best from 2025 through 2032. 800 cases made, 240 cases imported.