Marcoux, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vv Vintage:2020 Moving to the Les Quartz

Moving to the Les Quartz Cuvee

with emphatic mineral cut and excellent focus

all wrapped in a youthfully austere and markedly stony finale

licorice and sweet spices

but with nothing out of balance

Marcoux, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vv Vintage:2020 Moving to the Les QuartzTasted from magnum at the domaine, the 2011 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes is among the top few wines of this maligned vintage. Despite being one of the most alcoholic years ever recorded at the estate, there's no trace of heat, just a magical mix of ripe cherries and garrigue on the nose, plus a wonderfully supple, silky mouthfeel and a minutes long finish. While I would recommend drinking this wine over the next few years from 750 milliliter