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Expert Review -Vintage 2020

Jeb Dunnuck 93 Points | Moving to the reds, the 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape is one of the riper, broader, sexier wines in the vintage. Blackberries, roasted herbs, cured meats, chocolate, and Provençal garrigue all define the aromatics, and it’s full-bodied on the palate, with a powerful yet balanced style. Classic cuvées don’t get much better than this in 2020. It will keep for 10-15 years. The blend is 70% Grenache and 30% Mourvedre, brought up all in concrete.

Expert Reviews - Vintage 2020

Josh Raynolds of Vinous writes 92 Points | Bright ruby. Displays ripe, spice-accented cherry and dark berries, along with hints of succulent herbs and spices. Juicy and expansive in style, offering well-concentrated red and blue fruit flavors and a touch of cracked pepper. Creamy tannins sneak in late and add a gentle grip to a long, spice- and floral-driven finish. All de-stemmed fruit and raised in concrete tanks.

Jeb Dunnuck writes 92 Points |  Not yet bottled, the 2020 Gigondas offers more dark fruits as well as masculine notes of ground pepper, crushed stone, and sappy garrigue. Medium to full-bodied and nicely structured, it’s another rock-solid wine from this estate. The blend is 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah, destemmed, and aged in concrete tank.

Producer Description 

Intense, brilliant garnet color. On the nose, aromas of garrigue develop alongside spices and black fruits. Fleshy and dense palate, with notes of jam, ripe fruit, and spices.

The Domain: The history of Mas des Restanques began in 1995 with the union of our two family lands. After several years in a cooperative cellar, we took the plunge, created our own cellar, and released our 1st vintage in 2007.

We began orienting the domain towards Organic agriculture in 2009 and were certified by "Ecocert" in 2012. In 2019, our son Philippe joined us on the estate to continue the tradition while bringing new perspectives to the business. As a family, we put all our efforts into vine cultivation in order to offer consumers the best grape sources. Then, the low yields on clay soils limestone, thoughtful work of the harvest, and the development of our wines bring to our cuvées character, strength, and balance.

Our Professional Review

Bart Hopkins 67Wine.com | A rich purple color gives way to a distinguished nose
brimming with the aromas of red fruit. Galant Châteauneuf Du Pape features a powerful palate of smooth tannins with notes of kirsch creating a perfect pairing with red meats, game, truffle-based dishes, and creamy cheese.

Winemaker Description

Dark chocolate, toast and hazelnut accent black cherry and mulberry in this plush Grenache-dominant blend. It's soft and unctuous on the palate, with pliant acidity and ripe, chalky tannins that grip the finish. 

Winemaker Description 

The nose reveals scents of garrigue and licorice, the palate is on raspberries and cherries with its lingering and peppery finish. 

Expert Review - Vintage 2021 

Expert Review - Vintage 2021

Winemaker Description 

The old vines of Domaine Grand Romane are located on the highest part of the family vineyard, 400 m above sea level. Facing northwest, these hillsides dominated by upper Cretaceous sandstone limestone and sandy marl, offer power and concentration. 

On the nose there are aromas of black fruit (blackcurrant and black cherry) and red fruits (raspberry and redcurrant) stewed with a hint of vanilla which meet savory notes of thyme, laurel and black olives on the palate. Powerful tannins fill the mouth with notes of spicy licorice and pepper for a long and satisfying finish. An astonishing balance of complexity, power and elegance. 

Winemaker Description

On the palate, it reveals a fresh attack followed by an ample, structured, long-lasting finish. The wine unfurls in successive stages and ends with top-quality tannins produced by whole cluster fermentation. It features aromas and flavors of smoked ham, violet, graphite, graphite, and licorice.

Expert Review

Expert Review

Josh Raynolds writes:  Inky ruby. Spice- and mineral-accented black and blue fruits, licorice, smoked meat and olive paste on the intensely perfumed nose. Concentrated blackberry, cherry and violet pastille flavors take on a suave floral nuance with aeration. Densely packed but lively as well, finishing with outstanding clarity, harmonious tannins and superb, blue-fruit-driven persistence.  Drinking 2025 - 2035  - Vinous 95

Winemaker Description

Distinguished as a fine Syrah producing zone since the 18th century, Cornas, like Cote Rotie, is made up of vineyards covering steep and hard-to-work, granite terraces. As a result the region’s wines fell out of favor during the mid 20th century when the global market was more focused on bulk wines and vineyards that yielded high quantities. It wasn’t until the 1980s when a group of energetic young winemakers reestablished the integrity of these precipitous terraces and also began making an ultra-modern style of Syrah. The new style didn’t need a decade before it was drinkable and could reach the consumer faster than the region’s traditional wines. Given the new quality coming out of the zone, its popularity once again soared and today a good Cornas can easily challenge many of those from Hermitage. Characteristics of Syrah from Cornas include teeth-staining flavors of blackberry jam, plum, pepper, violets, smoked game, charcoal, chalk dust and smoke. 

Expert Reviews

Expert Review

Jeb Dunnuck 90 Points | A magnificent red color with deep purple accents. From the 1st nose, it reveals its finesse and elegance. Notes of blackberries, blackcurrant and black cherries ripped under the sun of Vaucluse. Seductive, rich attack with delicate and integrated tannins. Its aromatic finale starts with spicy notes of nutmeg and clove, then develops a subtle perfume of violets and liquorice. (2019).

Expert Review - Vintage 2023

Jeb Dunnuck 91 Points | A medium-bodied, polished, elegant, satisfying Crozes revealing terrific purity in its red and blue-tinged fruits as well as sappy herb, floral, and peppery nuances. This is classic, lively, old school, yet elegant Syrah all the way.

Producer Description 

Indulge in the captivating Yann Chave Crozes Hermitage Classique Rouge, a treasure from the mythical Hermitage hillside. Lovingly crafted from 40-year-old vines grown in the loess soil of Beaume and Peleat, this elegant wine boasts a deep purple color with a striking purple hue. Its expressive nose reveals luscious black fruit aromas, such as blackcurrant and cassis, with a subtle hint of mint. The rich and generous palate delivers intense black fruit flavors complemented by velvety tannins and a refreshing finish. With gentle vinification and meticulous aging in demi-muids and vats, this wine promises an enchanting experience for both casual drinkers and connoisseurs alike.

The Yann Chave Crozes Hermitage Classique Rouge features a bright color, exuding a purple hue with violet tinges. The discreet nose requires aeration to fully unveil the complex aromas of blackberry jam, liquorice sticks, and a hint of roasting and spice. On the palate, the wine is full and generous, revealing rich ripe fruit flavors and a touch of smokiness. The tannins are dense, intense, and refined, providing an imposing structure and a lingering finish that leaves a lasting impression.

This versatile wine pairs beautifully with a variety of dishes. Enjoy it with a succulent roasted magret de canard (duck breast) served on a bed of creamy polenta, or savor it alongside a grilled Mezenc ribeye steak accompanied by a delicate truffle-infused purée. For a truly indulgent experience, pair this exquisite wine with creamy Brillat Savarin or Chaource cheese, allowing the flavors to meld and create a symphony of taste.

The Yann Chave Crozes Hermitage Classique Rouge is a wine that can be enjoyed now or cellared for 10 to 15 years, developing even more complexity and depth over time. Decant if drinking immediately and witness the evolution of this extraordinary wine.