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Robert Parker (97)
A quick assemblage from foudres of the 2022 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Réservée reveals a dark-fruited, spicy style, enlivened by hints of violets and garrigue. Full-bodied, rich and densely concentrated, with a long, silky finish, it looks to be a near-carbon copy of the stunning, cellar-worthy 2019.
James Suckling (96)
A very dark, structured and full-bodied Chateauneuf-du-Pape with aromas of leather, tar, raw meat and a hint of wild forest berries. Still very youthful and a bit closed, but the abundant fine-grained tannins give this terrific aging potential. A cuvee of 80% grenache, 6% syrah, 4% mourvedre and 10% other traditional grape varieties. Matured for two years in large, neutral oak. Drinkable now, but best from 2027.
Vinous (95)
The 2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée showcases ripe red and black fruits amid spice box, crushed violet and licorice aromatics. Concentrated and layered, the grippy tannins demand at least five more years to integrate into the wine. That said, I don’t think it will be able to match the more complete 2020, but the ultimate test awaits after bottling. Readers should note that there will be no Cuvée Da Capo in 2022, mainly due to crop-reducing hail damage.
Jeb Dunnuck (97)
(Number 21 - Wine of the Year 2025 in Jeb Dunnuck's top 100) Beautiful stuff and one of the gems in the vintage, the 2022 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée
Réservée shows ripe black cherries, scorched earth, sandalwood, and incredibly peppery garrigue
and spice. It’s medium to full-bodied on the palate and has a pure, focused, concentrated
mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and a great finish. It’s a serious, classic Pegau that has so much to love
and will shine for another 40 years in cold cellars. It reminds me of the 2015.
