2019 Domaine de Marcoux Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes

97 Points - Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate

“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-Charbonnieres 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.”

97 Points - Josh Raynolds, Vinous

“Saturated ruby. A heady, impressively complex bouquet evokes ripe red fruits, candied flowers, garrigue and incense, along with exotic spice and mineral notes that build with air. Utterly stains the palate with vibrant raspberry liqueur, cherry cola, licorice and fruitcake flavors that are sharpened by a jolt of spiciness on the back half. Polished tannins add gentle grip to the strikingly long, floral-dominated finish, which shows no rough edges.”

97 Points - Wine Spectator

“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. Best from 2025 through 2040. 480 cases made, 120 cases imported.”

93 Points - James Suckling

“Fascinating nose of black fruit, pomegranate, licorice and dried lemon zest. Very rich, deep and concentrated with a striking combination of sweetness and freshness through the long, energetic finish. Slight warmth from alcohol (16%) at the end. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.”