Chateauneuf du Pape Grenaches de Pierre 2020 Domaine Giraud

Classificatie	Cru Classe
Wijnsoort	Rood
Producent	Domaine Giraud
Jaar	2020
Land	Frankrijk
Streek	Rhone
Druif	Grenache
Inhoud	0,75
Conditie	Perfect
Etiket	Perfect
Drinkbaar	2023-2035
Voorraad	14

Professionele reviews

Robert Parker (97)

Still in concrete at the time of my visit, the 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape Grenaches de Pierre looks to be another prodigious effort. Gorgeous aromas of stone fruit and ripe cherries mingle easily with intricate notes of garrigue and pine needles in a wine that's somehow full-bodied yet ethereal on the palate, with a long, tart, almost cranberry-ish finish. As always, it's sourced from old-vine Grenache in the sandy soils of Pignan, Charbonnière and Mourre de Gaud, all clustered northeast of the village of Châteauneuf du Pape.

BOW (8.75)

Vinous (95)

Pale ruby-colored. The 2020 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Grenaches de Pierre is entirely Grenache-based. It reveals pungent aromas of raspberry liqueur, cranberry, wild strawberry, licorice, and crushed rocks. Full-bodied and layered, the tannins are more refined compared to the Tradition and Les Galimardes, undermining the wine’s impeccable balance. It ends with a long finish and should provide ample drinking pleasure over the next 20 years.

Jeb Dunnuck (96)

The star of the show in 2020 is the 2020 Châteauneuf du Pape Grenaches De Pierre, a 100% Grenache cuvée from the Pignan and La Crau lieu-dits. One of the top wines in the vintage, it sports a translucent ruby/purple color as well as incredible aromatics of cassis, black raspberries, white truffle, flowery incense, and hints of bouquet garni. With full-bodied richness, a deep, layered mid-palate, ultra-fine tannins, and a long finish, it already offers pleasure today yet will benefit from 2-4 years of bottle age and keep through 2035 or so. It's one of those wines that brings richness and intensity yet with elegance and finesse.