2018 Maison la Berthaude Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes

2018 Maison la Berthaude Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes

2018 Maison la Berthaude Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes “The full-bodied 2018 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes features scents of raspberries and suede on the nose, followed by tart berry flavors, hints of pomegranate and almond skin. The tannins are reasonably supple but present, with a drying, dusty note on the finish.” Parker

“Shimmering ruby. Ripe, spice-tinged cherry and raspberry aromas pick up a smoky nuance with aeration. Round and open-knit, offering pliant red fruit and floral pastille flavors and hints of baking spices, cola and succulent herbs. Supple tannins emerge steadily on a long, smooth finish that echoes the berry and spice notes.” Vinous

The wines of Chateauneuf du Pape are noble wines of the Southern Rhone, the finest from this region. The name ‘House of the Pope’ came from the fact that the Pope found shelter here many, many years ago fleeing persecution. Today’s wine is an absolute steal, hard core Chateauneuf du Pape that I tasted over the weekend and I could not believe   when I found out what we can offer it to you for. The 2018 Maison la Berthaude Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes is superb, opulent, rich concentration, classic with huge scores 93pts Decanter; 91pts Vinous and 90pts Parker’s WA, a huge savings of 32% and the price for this kind of quality is unheard of. The vines average age is over 60 years which adds to the refined richness. Xavier Rolin is the 5th generation of winemakers in his family and he is a cousin of the famous Perrin Family of Chateau Beaucastel. His family domaine is based in Chateauneuf du Pape in the district of the Berthaude, thus the name Maison la Berthaude.  I have tasted hundreds of Chateauneuf du Pape’s and for the money you cannot do better. A great wine at a tremendous price.