2022, Domaine de Mourchon, CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE, AOC, Rouge70% Grenache, 20% Mourvdre, 10% Syrah A mixture of parcels from La Crau with sandy soil, river stones, clay and limestone. from 50 year old vines A medium ruby wine with a harmonious nose of gentle spice and ripe red fruit. The palate is rich and elegant with a touch of oak. There is well defined length with balanced freshness. A wine to enjoy now and as a winter warming beef stew.

When this sample arrived

The 2021 Grand Village is bright

needs a few years to relax

you'd never know this was a disease-prone vintage

Lifted and fresh but this also has the deep core and tight centre

still a baby but you can feel that there is a multitude of detail to follow

94 Lisa Perrotti-Brown

Aux Genaivrières and Aux Réas

93 Monica Larner

The nose is remarkable for its elegance

bright and driven with linear character

This isn't as concentrated as some recent vintages