Classification | Cru Classe |
Type | Red |
Brand | Marcoux |
Vintage | 2019 |
Country | France |
Region | Rhone |
Grape | Rhone Blend |
Alcohol % | 15.5% |
Volume | 0,75 |
Condition | Perfect |
Label | Perfect |
Drinkable | 2025-2040 |
Stock | 0 |
Marcoux's 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes is full-bodied, dense and tannic. Hints of crushed stone and dried garrigue appear on the nose, alongside blackberries and black cherries. It's basically pure foudre-aged Grenache from two lieux-dits—Charbonnières and les Esquierons—although the old vines undoubtedly include the odd interplanted variety. This terrific wine finishes long and silky, with layers of unfolding fruit and spice, including a dash of salted licorice. Tasted twice (once blind), with consistent notes.
This is marked by a gorgeously pure core of kirsch and raspberry reduction flavors, which are laced with rooibos tea, singed balsam wood, dried anise, garrigue and warm stone notes. Extremely long, with a singular focal point to the finish as everything is pulled together by finely beaded acidity. A terrific wine.