Domaine de Ferrand Chateauneuf du Pape 2019 (750ML)

95 JD / 94 VM / 92+ WA / 92 DE / 17 JR

Beautiful violets, wildflowers, Asian spices, lavender, and Bing cherry fruits all soar from the glass of the 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape. This full-bodied, beautifully textured, seamless 2019 brings the richness of the vintage while staying light on its feet, elegant, and perfectly balanced. While the acidity is quite low (I’m sure the pH is quite high), this will age on its balance and concentration. Hats off to Philippe Bravey for another singular Châteauneuf du Pape that readers will love to have in their cellars. As usual, the blend is 85% Grenache, with the balance other permitted varieties, brought up completely in tank. It can be drunk any time over the coming 15 years or more. -Jeb Dunnuck

The 2019 Châteauneuf-du-Pape almost reaches the same high altitude as the 2020 and potentially the 2021. This 2019 mingles bright aromas of rose petal, juicy red and black fruits, garrigue, licorice and cured meat. Velvety tannins glide across the full-bodied palate, which is wonderfully balanced by lively acidity. It concludes with excellent freshness on the persistent finish.-Nicolas Greinacher, Vinous Media

An assemblage of 85% Grenache and bits of Bourboulenc, Cinsault, Mourvèdre and Syrah, Ferrand's tank-aged 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape features attractive notes of star anise, roses, lavender and ripe cherries. It's full-bodied, rich, concentrated and rather extracted and tannic—give it a few years in the cellar.-Joe Czerwinski, The Wine Advocate

Starts sweet with damson puree and liquorice-laced fruits but the grip closes in pretty quickly. Precise and focused, needs a few years to soften and is extremely promising. Axel Marchal consultant for the second year here. One to watch. A yield of 47hl/ha. - Jane Anson, Decanter

Tomato vine, green pepper, fruity smoked chilli, smoky red fruit. An interesting bouquet that sweeps the curtains aside for a delicious wine. Elegant layers of spice, leafiness, shapely ripe-pomegranate fruit that holds depth of flavour and ripeness but not specious sweetness. Tannins that feel like a twist of silk and cut glass and soft leather. Freshness and lift sit right at the heart of this restrained, true-to-place wine. - Jancis Robinson