2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge Amiral G Château de Vaudieu

Scheduled to age for 18 months in demi-muids, the 2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Amiral G is a total knock-out. Bursting with prominent licorice, strawberry compote, black cherry, menthol and incense, the 2022 touches the palate with magnificent intensity and finesse. Ripe tannins provide firm structure, yet the wine feels utterly harmonious even at this early age. Round and layered, the 2022 concludes with persistence on the elegant finale.

The 2022 Châteauneuf Du Pape Amiral G. is going to rank with the crème de la crème of the vintage. Massive black raspberries, toasted spices, Provençal herbs, and peppery goodness all emerge from this deep, layered, monster of a Grenache, which has full-bodied richness, velvety tannins, and a stacked mid-palate. It's a Grenache lover’s dream.

Crafted entirely from Grenache Noir planted on galets roulés, the 2022 Chateauneuf du Pape Amiral G reveals aromas of dark cherries, spices, oak, licorice and lead pencil mingled with garrigue notes. Medium to full-bodied, structured and concentrated, it's denser and fleshier than the classic cuvée with velvety tannins and a rich, powerful finish. Produced at only 3,000 bottles and matured for 18 months in demi-muids or 600-liter barrels, this is a great success.