From a sandy vineyard situated in a part of Châteauneuf-du-Pape called Les Saintes Vierges. Old Vine Grenache 64%, Syrah 25%, Mourvèdre 10%, Counoise 1%. Aged In recent casks (foudres) and terracotta jars for 18 months.
‘From the lightest, sandiest soils in the Gras Châteauneuf stable, the 2018 Chateauneuf du Pape Les Saintes Vierges is a blend of 80% Grenache, 18% Mourvèdre and 2% Cousoise. Befitting its origins, it's the most perfumed of the three wines this year, with floral, rose-like notes, a veritable potpourri of spice and herb shadings and a vibrant core of red berries. It's labeled (like the others) at 14% alcohol but feels lighter on the palate, soaring in silky arches of intermingled red berries and delicate tannins, then lingering elegantly on the finish.. Drink: 2020-2035'
97 points Joe Czerwinski robertarker.com June 2020