Slightly deeper hued, the 2019 Chateauneuf Du Pape Cuvee Des Felix is based on 60% Grenache, 30% Mourvedre, 5% Syrah, and the rest a mix of varieties and sees a slightly longer elevage in demi-muids (30%) and very old barrels (70%). Blackcurrants, roasted...
Closer in style to the 2018 than the 2017, the 2019 Cote Rotie is a big, rich, powerful Cote Rotie that has loads of meaty, gamey black fruits, smoked herb, pepper, and chocolate-like aromas and flavors. With full-bodied richness, a round, layered texture...
The 2019 Chateauneuf Du Pape from Laurent is the usual blend of 82% Grenache and the rest nearly equal parts Syrah, Mourvedre, Vaccarese, and Counoise that was brought up all in concrete tank. It shows the sunny, spicy, Provencal style of the vintage beau...