Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes Marcoux 2010
Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes Marcoux 2010 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Grenache, Cinsault (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, charcuterie, steak.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chateauneuf du Pape Clos des Papes 1990 Clos des Papes · Rhône | £211.00 | |||
| Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Château de Beaucastel, Famille Perrin - Magnum 2023 Château de Beaucastel · Rhône | £230.00 | |||
| Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Laurence Pegau 1990 Domaine du Pegau · Rhône | £200.00 | |||
| Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve Vieille Julienne 2001 Domaine de la Vieille Julienne · Rhône | £245.00 |
Marcoux Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes 2010 is a full-bodied, blended red wine from the southern Rhône Valley of France. Domaine de Marcoux has been elevated to Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge`s very highest echelon thanks to the tireless work of sisters Sophie and Catherine Armenier. The domaine`s comes from three separate plots of very old vines – Charbonnière (close to La Crau), Gallimardes and Esqueirrons. The blend is mostly Grenache from 100 to 110-year-old vines with a small amount of Cinsault and other traditional varieties. "This is distinctive, compelling Chateauneuf du Pape that comes from their oldest vines, located in three of the best lieux-dits in Chateauneuf du Pape – La Crau in the eastern sector, Gallimardes in the south and Esquirons in the middle. This wine has wonderfully silky tannin, but it is definitely noticeable, and I suspect 3-5 years of cellaring is warranted. It should drink well for 20-25 years at the minimum." Wine Advocate, 2011