2022 Chapelle Saint Theodoric Chateauneuf-du-Pape Le Grand Pin [WA98][D96][JD94-96+][V93-95]

Producer: Chapelle Saint Theodoric 
Region: Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France  
Varietal: Grenache  
Year: 2022 

Wine Advocate, 98 Points 

"In certain vintages, I actually prefer this wine—from 35-year-old vines in Pignan (Nord)—to the La Guigasse. The 2022 Chateauneuf du Pape Le Grand Pin offers up compelling aromas of rose petals, exotic dried spices, cherries and raspberries. It's full-bodied and expansive in the mouth but somehow remains light and airy in feel, finishing with a wonderfully silky texture and awesome length." 

Decanter, 96 Points 

"Relatively pale in the glass. Pine needles and rosemary, very much a garrigue herb inflected nose. Broad and mouthfilling, generous and juicy, with rich strawberry fruit, ending on a sandy mineral note. Well balanced despite its breadth and warmth. Luxurious, languorous style that will drink well young and old. 100% old vine Grenache grown on sand in lieu-dit Pignan, no destemming, aged for 24 months in old demi-muids. 3,200 bottles made." 

Jeb Dunnuck, 94-96+ Points 

"The 2022 Châteauneuf Du Pape Le Grand Pin looks to be outstanding and brings more richness and depth than normal. Black raspberries, mulberries, sappy garrigue, pepper, and some mineral notes all shine in this beauty, which is medium to full-bodied, has a seamless mouthfeel, and enough tannic structure and acidity to benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age. It's going to be brilliant." 

Vinous, 93-95 Points 

"Strawberry compote, pressed violets, orange l\blossom, raspberry and pinch of dried herbs unveil the alluring 2022 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Le Grand Pin.  Full-bodied, powerful and concentrated, the 2022 is almost at the end of its 24-month elevate in foudres, showing gentle structure.  This is highly enjoyable and quite promising." 

Alcohol: 15% 

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