Domaine de la Vieille Julienne Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Trois Sources 2022

94 POINTS

Matt Walls - Decanter

Good sense of vibrancy, very much on the red fruit. Full but not massive, good acidity and sense of freshness. The tannins are quite chewy and fairly robust, so give this time. Lots of energy on the long finish, it’s well balanced and not overly full. Slightly leathery touch to the tannins. Three terraces on sandy soils. Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Counoise, Mourvèdre, Muscardin, Terret Noir, Vaccarèse, Grenache Blanc, Clairette and Picardan, with an average age of 75 years, all coplanted and cofermented.

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Gary Walsh - The Wine Front

Blend of Grenache (approx 70%), Cinsault, Syrah, Counoise, Mourvèdre, and 5% total of other varieties Muscardin, Terret noir, Vaccarèse, White Grenache, Bourboulenc, Clairette and Picardan.  This has been a strong performer over the years – HERE. The thing that sets this wine apart from many is the quality of its tannin. Thick and stony, such presence and grip, and it’s so pleasing to swish around in the mouth in that way. There’s red and black fruits, liquorice, dried herb, new leather with a rosy mouth-perfume. There’s something of a dark rye bread thing here, balanced but unobtrusive acidity, with a long dry finish showing just a touch of warmth, though nothing untoward. It’s a potent wine, that offers heaps of character. .

93 POINTS

Nicolas Greinacher - Vinous

The delicious 2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Trois Sources is on par with the quality achieved in 2019 and 2020. Glossy red fruits, melted licorice, leafy undertones and crushed violets jump out of the glass. Touching the palate with a juicy core of concentrated fruit and bright acidity, the 2022 neatly captures the necessary freshness required to balance a full-bodied red with over 15% alcohol. Structured and refined, it will start showing at its best from 2027 onwards.

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James Suckling

A serious, well-made and lively Chateauneuf-du-Pape with blackberries, plums, peppercorns and a hint of leather. It's full-bodied with fine-grained tannins. Driven and precise, with succulent fruit and spice giving a flavorful, persistent finish. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification.