2017 Domaine Jean Royer Chateauneuf-du-Pape Sables de la Crau [V95-96][JD92-94]

Producer: Domaine Jean Royer 
Region: Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France  
Blend: 100% Grenache  
Year: 2017 

Vinous, 95-96 Points 

"Glistening magenta.  Powerfully scented aromas of ripe raspberry, smoky minerals, potpourri and incense, along with an exotic spice nuance that gains power as the wine opens up.  Supple and expansive on the palate, showing impressive energy and lift to the intense red fruit preserve, floral pastille and spice cake flavors. Finishes supple, alluringly sweet and extremely long, with resonating red fruit and floral notes and harmonious tannins adding gentle grip." 

Jeb Dunnuck, 92-94 Points 

"More sweet red fruits, blueberries, violets, and awesome floral notes all emerge from the 2017 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Sables de La Crau, which is, as always, 100% Grenache from the sandy portions of the La Crau lieu-dit. This full-bodied, flamboyant, exotic Grenache has tons of upfront appeal, a sexy, seamless texture, and loads of personality, although it appears to lack the density and depth found in the 2016." 

Alcohol: 15.5% 

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