Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape 2019

Falstaff: Kräftiges Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, dezente Ockerrandaufhellung. Zart nach frischen, reifen Herzkirschen, Nuancen von Pflaumen, zart nach Nougatkaramell, einladendes Bukett. Saftig, elegant, gute Frische, feine Fruchtsüße, reife, integrierte Tannine, schokoladiger Touch im Abgang, bleibt lange haften, steht am Anfang einer glänzenden Karriere. 99/100

Jeff Leve: It is the sublime sense of symmetry and richness on the palate, along with the sensuous texture that hit all the right notes. There is a gorgeous purity to the sweet kirsch, length, and silky tannins that make this vintage stand out. This wine should age and evolve for 2-3 decades with ease. The yields were only 22 hectoliters per hectare. The wine is a blend of 45% Grenache, 40% Mourvedre, 10% Syrah, and the remaining 5% consists of various, allowable grape varieties. The grapes are as always 100% destemmed. Drink from 2025 - 2040. 98/100

Robert Parker: Coming in at 16% alcohol (like the 2016), the 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape from Clos des Papes carries it comfortably, showing no sign of overt heat or overripeness. Hints of leather and crushed stone appear on the nose, adding a pleasant nuance to the somewhat monolithic black-cherry fruit. It shows less nuance and complexity than the 2020 at this stage but shows plenty of promise, as its concentration is matched by freshness and a long, reasonably elegant, finish. This will likely need some time to come around. 97+/100

James Suckling: Dark berries, dried thyme, dried leaves, violets, cloves and some undergrowth as well. Full-bodied with fine tannins. Intense aromas of dark cherries and berries on the palate with herbs as well. Layered and textured with energy. Polished structure with a compact, focused finish. Drink or hold. 95/100

Jancis Robinson: Wow, really expressive nose – honeycomb and Conference pear. Rich palate with plenty of freshness and a sense of sweetness too, lemon verbena and bergamot. Drinking beautifully now but will improve with time. Fresh and also has broad shoulders at the same time. 17,5/20