2022 Domaine de la Vieille Julienne "Réserve" Châteauneuf-du-Pape
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$260.00
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Jeb Dunnuck
Reviewed October 2024One of the most singular wines of the appellation, the 2022 Châteauneuf Du Pape Réservé comes from sandy soils in the northern part of the appellation and is based on 85% Grenache, 10% Syrah, and 5% Cinsault raised all in foudre. Blackberries, roasted garrigue, graphite, cassis, and ground pepper all soar from this fabulous Grenache, which has ultra-fine yet substantial tannins, full-bodied richness, and a broad, layered, incredibly compelling style. Borderline perfection, it doesn't get better than this in the vintage, so hats off to Jean-Paul Daumen for another truly singular, magical wine. Give bottles 2-4 years and enjoy over the following 15-20 years.
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Professional Reviews
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Decanter
Blackberry jam flavours, but still powerful and fresh. Crushed strawberries too, and crushed bay leaves. It’s full-bodied and powerful, with remarkably driving acidity. The finish is long, with pliable, if dense, tannins – chewy like liquorice. It’s concentrated but not overripe, and the alcohol doesn't feel excessive in the mouth (though it's still around 16.5%!). A great Grenache, with incredible structure. Selection from Les Trois Sources, the domaine’s oldest Grenache. Only produced when the Grenache is good enough. (MW)
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Wine Advocate
Notes of spices, dark wild berries, dark cherries, flowers, violet and iris introduce the dense, powerful structure of the 2022 Réservé, a fleshy, concentrated wine with velvety tannins, seamless texture and a pure, long and powerful finish. It's a masterful display of controlled power, enhanced by a harmonious, clean and polished structure that perfectly exemplifies the Daumen family’s style. This incredible wine will offer a broad drinking window. Kudos! (YC)
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Vinous
The 2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Réserve is one of the wines of the vintage. Soaring from the glass with precise layers of crushed violets, graphite, raspberry compote, melted licorice and orange rind, the 2022 packs dazzling levels of concentration, yet there’s enough freshness to keep everything in check. Interestingly, it is less spicy compared to the 2019 and 2020 renditions, instead focusing on glossy fruit and floral elements. Firmly built like a skyscraper, the knock-out 2022 shouldn’t be touched prior to 2030. Production yielded only 1,700 bottles. (NG)
Notes
*Biodynamic*
Details
| Origin | Chateauneuf du Pape, Rhone, France |
|---|---|
| Type/Varietal | Rhone Blends |
| SKU | 1915000 |