2024 Clos des Papes Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Juicy, fresh, blackberry-tinged, vibrant, precise and fresh. Subtle violet note with raspberry, minerals and great length. Will be quite Burgundian with age, feels like a classic vintage and you don`t feel the 14.5% alcohol at all. All destemmed, aged in old foudres, yields of just 17hl/ha. Drink 2031 to 2055. 98 points

Cropped at a miniscule 16/hl/ha, the promising 2024 Chateauneuf du Pape checks in at 15.1% alcohol. Boosting a whopping 45% Mourvedre within the total blend, this is a lip-snackingly spicy, fleshy and black-fruited Clos des Papes with stunning intensity. Complex and expressive, the full bodied 2024 is shaped by ripe tannins and packs notable tension alongside measured opulence, maintaining striking overall balance at all times. Without a doubt, the 2024 Clos de Papes is a candidate for the wine of the vintage. 94-96 Points

Tasted from multiple foudres as well as the final blend, the 2024 Chateauneuf Du Pape shows the classy, elegant style of the vintage with its medium ruby hue and vibrant, fresh character. Ripe black cherries, pepper, garrigue, assorted spice, and violets define the aromatics, with increasing floral nuances emerging with air. It`s medium-bodied on the palate, with fine tannins, outstanding length, and terrific overall balance that should surpass both the 2008 and 2021. 93-96 Points