critic reviews
Notes of dark berries, lilac, dark cherries and fresh licorice introduce the superb 2023 Châteauneuf-du-Pape from Clos des Papes, a full-bodied, seamless and layered wine with a perfectly balanced, fleshy core of fruit framed by velvety tannins, concluding with a long, ethereal finish. As I have noted previously, it will be a candidate for a perfect score after a few years of cellaring.
Checking in at 15.7% alcohol, the 2023 Châteauneuf-du-Pape is totally sexy. Ripe lack fruits, cassis pastilles, licorice, garrigue and herbal elements are all pushed forward. Framed by smooth tannins, the full-bodied 2023 jumps at you right away. It mesmerizes with gorgeous purity of fruit, lifting freshness and ample resilience on the focused finale. I can’t wait to taste it from bottle.