An exquisite wine and one of the greatest examples of the vintage that I encountered during my journey in the region, the 2022 Chateauneuf du Pape Les Quartz exhales a deep, powerful bouquet of lilac, dark cherries, garrigue, dark wild berries, lead pencil and flowers. It's full-bodied, pure and crystalline, with a deep, multidimensional core of fruit, vibrant acids and a long, sappy finish. This blend of 80% Grenache Noir and 20% Syrah, crafted from vines planted on sandy soils in the parcel of Les Cassanets, is a strong candidate for the wine of the vintage.- YC

Dark in colour, this has intriguing herbal depths. Not massive, but it has an enjoyably compact frame, no lack of concentration, and serious intensity leading to a long finish. It’s vibrant, with amazing purity and clarity of flavour. Grown half on large pebbles, half on sand in lieu-dit Les Cassanets, destemmed, then fermented in tronconic concrete vats, then matured mostly in demi-muids and old barriques except for 7% in amphora. 6,800 bottles made.

Similarly deeper ruby-hued, the 2022 Châteauneuf Du Pape Les Quartz (80% Grenache and 20% Syrah) has an upfront, Provençal perfume of spiced black cherries, raspberries, sappy flowers, and spice, with a kiss of background minerality. It too is medium to full-bodied, has a supple, elegant, vibrant mouthfeel, integrated tannins, and a great finish.

A perfumy, open version, with hints of sanguine animal meatiness underneath the sweet red forest berry and fresh currant flavors, backed by dried lavender high tones. Full but not heavy on the palate, with whiffs of vanilla and grilled mesquite. Finely crushed mineral notes line the palate, while silky tannins guide the finish, which shows impressive depth and sneaky length. Grenache and Syrah. Drink now through 2030. 1,000 cases made, 130 cases imported.

At once floral, spicy and stony, this has a striking freshness for the 2020 vintage. The well-integrated tannins have a positively chalky feel to them that neatly meshes with the richness at the finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold. Stuart Pigott Senior Editor

The 2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Quartz mixes 80% Grenache with 20% Syrah from the Les Cassanets lieu-dit. Vinified from fully destemmed grapes, the 2022 evokes vivid peppercorn, red and black cherry, licorice and violet elements. Elegant and refreshing, this is a terrific Les Quartz that perfectly integrates the 15.08% alcohol. Tasted twice with consistent notes. - By Nicholas Greinacher on June 2024