2018 Maison la Berthaude Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes

Producer: Maison La Berthaude  
Region: Chateauneu-du-Pape, Rhone, France  
Blend:  70% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah, 3% Cinsault, 2% Clairette 
Year: 2018  

Retail Price: $40.00 
Sale Price: $ 26.99* 

Vinous, 91 Points

"Shimmering ruby. Ripe, spice-tinged cherry and raspberry aromas pick up a smoky nuance with aeration. Round and open-knit, offering pliant red fruit and floral pastille flavors and hints of baking spices, cola and succulent herbs. Supple tannins emerge steadily on a long, smooth finish that echoes the berry and spice notes." 

Wine Advocate, 90 Points 

"The full-bodied 2018 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes features scents of raspberries and suede on the nose, followed by tart berry flavors, hints of pomegranate and almond skin. The tannins are reasonably supple but present, with a drying, dusty note on the finish." 

Alcohol: 14.5% 

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