Domaine Juliette Avril Chateauneuf-Du-Pape 2020 750ml

Expert Reviews - Vintage 2020

Jeb Dunnuck writes 91 Points | The 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape from Avril checks in as 65% Grenache, 25% Syrah, and 10% Mourvedre. It has a perfumed nose of Bing cherries, candied violets, and ground pepper, as well as some sappy floral background nuances. Nicely textured on the palate, it's medium-bodied, has ripe yet building tannins, and a great finish. It's a beautiful, elegant wine that has lots to love. 

Joe Czerwiński of the Wine Advocate writes 91 Points | Marking back-to-back strong efforts from this producer, the 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape features attractive aromas of ripe cherries, redcurrants, garrigue and some dried spices as well. A blend of 65% Grenache, 25% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre, raised in a combination of foudres and tanks, it's medium to full-bodied, with soft tannins and a long, juicy finish.  Drinking 2022 to 2033.

Winemaker Description 

Base of Grenache, then Syrah and Mourvèdre: the classic grape varieties of the appellation and a wine with beautiful tannins, which reveals itself with slight aeration. The mouth refines and stretches, the wine is calm and serene and just waiting for a meal. A great discovery in this appellation.