2019 Chateau de Vaudieu Chateauneuf du Pape Val de Dieu

2019 Chateau de Vaudieu Chateauneuf du Pape Val de Dieu

2019 Chateau de Vaudieu Chateauneuf du Pape Val de Dieu Ripe, juicy and well-formed, with a core of raspberry and plum pâte de fruit pumping along, while black licorice, black tea and roasted apple wood accents weave in and around the fruit. Everything knits nicely through the juicy, well-delineated finish. This has some guts too, so cellar a bit to let it unwind fully. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Best from 2024 through 2036. 886 cases made, 150 cases imported. 95 WS

As always, the 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Val De Dieu has a modern vibe without losing its Southern Rhône soul. A blend of 58% Grenache, 30% Syrah, and 12% Mourvèdre that’s brought up 30% new demi-muids, it offers a pure, full-bodied, perfectly ripe style that carries lots of black raspberry and cassis fruits, notes of peppery spice, some background oak, silky tannins, and a great finish. As always, the purity of fruit is top notch. Give bottles 2-3 years and enjoy over the following 15. 95pts JD

An absolute standout, Vaudieu is one of the crown jewel vineyards of Chateauneuf du Pape. The name Vaudieu is a shortening of French for “Valley of God” – a nod to the longstanding agricultural fertility of the region. Located about a five minute drive outside the village of Chateauneuf-du-Pape along the road which leads to Courthezon you will find Chateau de Vaudieu. It is one of three 18th century Chateaux located in the appellation, tucked into a small valley surrounded by hills and plateau. The estate has had a great reputation starting in the 19th century exporting wines all over Europe. They have a great and diverse terroir enabling them to blend the perfect wine. Their vineyard neighbors the superb Chateau Rayas and they have enlisted the great Phillipe Cambie ( Robert Parker’s Winemaker of the year in 2010) to assist with winemaking.

The regular bottling of this wine was #35 on Wine Spectators Top 100. The 2019 Chateau de Vaudieu Chateauneuf du Pape Val de Dieu is a special bottling of the finest older vineyards, 70 years of age.

The wine is an absolute knockout, double 95pts, a great price 40% Savings and an exceptional 2019 vintage. 2019 as a vintage received 96pts by Parker, a vintage that will have spectacular longevity, extraordinary quality. This is a one shot deal straight from Europe and limited.