Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve Vieille Julienne 1999
Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve Vieille Julienne 1999 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Grenache (Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity gentle; oak influence is little. Good with lamb, roast vegetables, steak, barbecue. Cheapest offer £198.00 at Hedonism Wines.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve Le Clos du Caillou 2007 le Clos du Caillou · Rhône | £198.00 | |||
| Chateauneuf du Pape Arioso Saouma 2009 Rotem & Mounir Saouma · Rhône | £197.60 | |||
| Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee de Mon Aieul Pierre Usseglio 2016 Domaine Pierre Usseglio · Rhône | £200.00 | |||
| Chateauneuf du Pape La Nerthe 2009 | £200.00 |
Domaine Vieille Julienne Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve is one of the true icons of the Southern Rhône, winner of frequent 100-point scores from critics, and of effusive praise from enthusiasts of full-flavoured French reds. The Daumens family has been farming the estate in the northern section of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation since the early 1900s. Winemaking is overseen by Jean-Paul Daumen who practices a low-intervention winemaking regime - no sulphur is added during vinification, and the wines are bottled unfined and unfiltered. The domaine`s flagship CNDP Reserve is produced from 100% Grenache from tiny-yielding centenarian vines. "1999 Châteauneuf du Pape Reserve is a blockbuster in a year that did not generally produce wines of such power and richness (of course, it includes the declassified Vieilles Vignes cuvee in the blend). A deep purple colour is followed by aromas of cassis, kirsch liqueur, flowers, plums, and blackberries. Full-bodied, multi-layered, and fabulously extracted, with low acidity, sweet tannin, and magnificent purity, this is a sumptuous, prodigious Châteauneuf-du-Pape that should drink well for 15-20 years." Wine Advocate, 2001