2021 Dm de la Vieille Julienne les Trois Sources Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone

Slightly less Grenache than a normal year. Lovely aromas of freshly squished raspberries. Lighter in body, higher in acidity than usual, really quite piercing. There's a touch of licorice. Tannins are fine and it has an overall fresh feel. Three terraces of sandy soils at the northern edge of the appellation. Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Counoise, Mourvèdre, Muscardin, Terret Noir, Vaccarèse, Grenache Blanc, Clairette and Picardan, with an average age of 75 years, all co-planted and co-fermented.

94 points Matt Walls decanter.com

Dark ruby colour with purple hue and violet tinges. Refined and expressive nose with aroma reminiscent of blackberries, ripe cherries, juicy plums, incense and mild spices.
Aromatic herbs, hints of earthiness and blossoms in the background. On the palate rich yet elegant with very good depth and length, a well balanced wine with convincing structure and rich taste expression yet very elegant in its character.

94+ points Markus Del Monego MW