95 Points
96 Points

Domaine de Marcoux Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes 2012

SKU: DDVV201212 UCAU

$350.00

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96 points Wine Spectator

100% Grenache

should be at its best during its first 10-12 years of life

Critic Scores

95 // Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

"Outer quote mark There are roughly 2,800 bottles of the 2012 Châteauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes to go around. Always a blend of 100% Grenache from three terroirs -- Charbonnière, Esquierons and Galimardes -- it is completely destemmed and aged all in stainless steel (there wasn't enough to fill a larger barrel). The wine possesses a perfumed, complex profile of black raspberry and blackberry-like fruit, spring flowers, licorice and damp herbs. This is followed by a full-bodied, voluptuously textured wine that has layers of sweet fruit, fine tannin and terrific length. It lacks the sheer depth and richness that’s found in top vintages of this cuvée (2006, 2007, 2010, among others), but should still have 10-15 years of longevity, and deliver loads of pleasure for all of it. (JD) Located in the northern part of the appellation and covering more than 40 acres in Chateauneuf du Pape, this impeccably run estate is managed by Sisters Sophie and Catherine Armenier. The winemaking here is a mix of both traditional and modern techniques, with Grenache seeing mostly concrete tank and stainless steel, and Syrah and Mourvedre both seeing time in smaller barrels. Complete destemming, pump overs as opposed to punch downs, and inoculation are all the norm here. (JD) Inner quote mark (10/2014)"

96 // Wine Spectator

"Outer quote mark Offers a deep well of succulent, fleshy fig, boysenberry, plum and raspberry fruit, while notes of fruitcake, red licorice and singed apple wood remain prominent. Long, dense, poised and polished through the finish, this has finely beaded acidity and perfectly inlaid tannins to let everything come together in the cellar. A stunner, presenting a combination of depth, breadth and poise. Best from 2016 through 2035. (JM) Inner quote mark (10/2014)"

Product Details

Red

2012

Grenache

Domaine de Marcoux

Rhone Valley, France

1-3 Years

Cork

15.5%

750ml (Bottle)

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Domaine de Marcoux is a historic wine estate based in the ChÃ¢teauneuf-du-Pape region of France's southern RhÃ´ne Valley. The estate produces a range of wines from both ChÃ¢teauneuf itself as well as other, neighboring geographical designations including Lirac and the CÃ´tes du RhÃ´ne. It also makes Vin de France wines from fruit grown in the area.

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Description

Domaine de Marcoux is a historic wine estate based in the ChÃ¢teauneuf-du-Pape region of France's southern RhÃ´ne Valley. The estate produces a range of wines from both ChÃ¢teauneuf itself as well as other, neighboring geographical designations including Lirac and the CÃ´tes du RhÃ´ne. It also makes Vin de France wines from fruit grown in the area.

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