Châteauneuf-du-Pape “Cuvée Renaissance”

2018
France
Rhône

60% Grenache from 110-year-old vines in Cristia Haut lieu-dit and 40% Mourvedre from 55-year-old vines in the southeast part of the appellation. The vines grow in a sandy clay soil with eastern exposure. All aged in wood, 1/3 in new oak, 1/3 in one-year-old barrels, 1/3 in demi-muids. Destemmed.

93 points
"Opaque magenta. Deep-pitched, spice-accented cherry, blueberry, licorice and fruitcake scents are energized by building floral and mineral flourishes. Intense red and blue fruit liqueur and floral pastille flavors take on suggestions of allspice and bitter chocolate. Turns sweeter with air and finishes on a youthfully tannic note, delivering resonating cherry and floral notes and impressive tenacity. "
Josh Raynolds,
Vinous Media
October 2021

SKU/Code: 
DB0500-18
Product Line: 
National Portfolio
Wine
Red
Varietal: 
Grenache
Farming Type: 
Organic