Charbonniere Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge Cuvee Vieilles Vignes 2015

The Domaine Charbonniere Cuvee Vieilles Vignes comes from old vine Grenache with vines that are close to 100 years old. The Grenache is blended with between 5% to 10% Mourvedre. The wine is aged foudres and a small amount of new, French oak barrels for 12 to 18 months. The production is tiny at close to 350 cases of wine per year.

"Richer and more deeply textured than the other cuvees from Charbonniere, 90% of the Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Vieilles Vignes comes from 70- to 100-year-old Grenache vines in La Crau, supplemented by 10% Mourvedre off 45-year-old vines. It has the same estate signature of red cherries and stone fruit, with just hints of spice on the long, velvety finish." - RP, 94 points

"Even and supple red to dark cherry and red plum fruits with a palate presence that has powerful ripe tannins that are presented in a smooth, balanced style. Extremely concentrated. This is terrific. Best from 2020" - James Suckling, 95 points