The 2022 Châteauneuf Du Pape Amiral G. brings more density and depth. Based on 100% Grenache aging in concrete and demi-muid, its medium ruby hue is followed by a gorgeous perfume of black cherries, wild strawberries, Provençal garrigue, leather, and peppery, spice-like nuances. It's beautifully polished, medium to full-bodied, has a layered, elegant mouthfeel, and ripe, building tannins. It's very much in the sunny, perfumed, complex, and already accessible style of the vintage yet is going to evolve gracefully over the coming 15 years.

Powerful, lush, rich, opulent wine packed from start to finish with waves of back cherries, black raspberries, peppery spice, garrigue, and floral accents. One of the stars of the vintage, give it just a year or two in the bottle, and this is going to reward you with at least 15 or more years of sensuous pleasure. The wine is made from 100% old vine, Grenache planted in sandy soils not too far from Chateau Rayas. Drink from 2027-2040.

Crafted entirely from Grenache Noir planted on galets roulés, the 2022 Chateauneuf du Pape Amiral G reveals aromas of dark cherries, spices, oak, licorice and lead pencil mingled with garrigue notes. Medium to full-bodied, structured and concentrated, it's denser and fleshier than the classic cuvée with velvety tannins and a rich, powerful finish. Produced at only 3,000 bottles and matured for 18 months in demi-muids or 600-liter barrels, this is a great success.- YC

The 2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Amiral G is delicious. Ripe red fruits, violet and licorice jump out of the glass. Wood smoke and cloves confirm the usage of 100% new oak during élevage. Touching the concentrated palate with a juicy core of ripe fruits framed by firm tannins, the 2022 will take longer to come around compared to the other reds from this address. That said, its superior quality is obvious. - By Nicholas Greinacher on August 2024

Generously oaked and stylish, with a rich core of cassis and red currant that glides through on a silky palate. A solid layer of iron-edged minerality brings balance and form, reining in the plushness. Builds in power through the finish, with flattering cedar oak polish and toastiness. A modern, generous version. Best from 2026 through 2040. 236 cases made, 75 cases imported.