2017 Domaine de la Vieille Julienne "Les Trois Sources" Châteauneuf-du-Pape
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Jeb Dunnuck
Reviewed August 2019Leading off the three Châteauneuf Du Papes, the 2017 Châteauneuf Du Pape Les Trois Sources comes from more sandy soils just across the road from the estate. It always shares more stylistic similarities with the Réserve and is more opulent, sexy, and fruit loaded compared to the Hauts-Lieux cuvée. This 2017 is spectacular, offering loads of black fruits, black licorice, ground herbs, violets, and some obvious loamy soil and mineral-like aromas and flavors. Full-bodied, expansive, and multi-dimensional, this is another singular wine from Jean-Paul Daumen that tastes like the essence of this stunning terroir.
Professional Reviews
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Wine Spectator
This is quietly packed with cassis, fresh plum and raspberry reduction notes, carried by a chalky minerality that acts as spine while notes of anise, applewood and warm earth create a backdrop on the finish. Tightly wound, but the finishing kick of fruit is impressive, and bodes well for cellaring. (JM)
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Vinous
Vivid ruby. A complex, spice-accented bouquet displays cherry cola, cassis and floral oil scents. Expressive, appealingly sweet red and dark berry and bitter cherry flavors are complemented by hints of baking spices and smoky minerals. Shows fine definition and spicy lift on a long, gently tannic finish that strongly echoes the floral note. (JR)
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Decanter
Sandy soils have produced a bright, open and dynamic wine with aromas of damson, plum and a touch of liquorice. It's medium-bodied with really powerful, piercing acidity, and shows more liquorice on the palate along with some internal sweetness and super-bright fruits. The alcohol is a little raised but it's a very clean, vivid and tense wine. (MW)
Details
| Origin | Chateauneuf du Pape, Rhone, France |
|---|---|
| Type/Varietal | Rhone Blends |
| SKU | 1490203 |