This exceptional wine from E. Guigal showcases the rich terroir of Châteauneuf-du-Pape in the Rhone region of France. The 2019 vintage is a blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Syrah. It offers a complex array of flavors and aromas, making it a standout choice for wine enthusiasts. With a high alcohol content of 15%, it delivers both power and elegance.
The wine presents a deep dark red color, hinting at its rich character. On the nose, spices and mature red fruit create an inviting aroma. The palate is rounded and full-bodied, revealing notes of mature plums, hazelnuts, and black fruits. The finish is firm and focused, making it suitable for aging while still being enjoyable now.
Aroma: Spicy and meaty with dark cherry and licorice notes.
Taste: Rich and concentrated flavors of ripe blackberries, plums, and a hint of tar.
Finish: Firm structure with a lingering smoky streak and bright acidity.
94 Jeb Dunnuck Darker berries, raspberries, peppery garrigue, and licorice all emerge from Guigal's 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape, a medium to full-bodied, round, concentrated 2019 that has the vintage's expressive, classic style front and center. I love it today, yet it has the balance as well as structure to evolve for 10-15 years. It's up with the finest vintages of this cuvée I've ever tasted.
94 James Suckling Spicy and meaty with a very solid tannic base, this a serious Chateauneuf that has plenty of black fruit appeal, but also the muscular structure for long aging. Firm and focused finish with lots of energy and drive for this vintage.
92 Vinous The flamboyant 2019 Châteauneuf-du-Pape packs elevated flavor concentration yet neatly maintains balancing freshness. Swirling the glass unlocks ripe black cherry, melted licorice, raspberry jam and cedar traces. Wait at least one more year before pulling the cork of this bold Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
92 Wine Spectator A late-release Chateauneuf, with aromatic beauty. Shows lovely signs of evolution, with woodsy, dried leaf and earth notes. Dried currant and red fruit flavors are layered with singed garrigue and perfumed violet details. Sweet sandalwood and bay leaf chime in on the finish, in the grip of slightly drying tannins. Grenache, Mourvedre and Syrah. Drink now through 2028. 3,000 cases imported.
