2019 Domaine de Marcoux Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge

A truly delicious Chateauneuf, dominantly Grenache, mostly concrete-raised, all concentrated class.

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This small production estate wine draws grapes from across 13 parcels of the Chateauneuf appellation, making an authentic reflection of this famous place - all done organically and biodynamically.

Approx 80% Grenache with some Mourvedre, Syrah and Cinsault making up the numbers. Spicy, rich, and sappy, this is a texturally complex Rhone red with lots of maturing to do.

The Marcoux Chateauneufs are dense and silky wines that are right at the pinnacle of great Rhone wines.

94 Points - "“Bright ruby. Vibrant, spice-accented aromas of raspberry and cherry liqueur, incense and pungent flowers are accompanied by a smoky mineral nuance that builds in the glass. Deep-pitched yet impressively lively as well, offering intense red and dark berry liqueur and floral pastille flavors that stain the palate and show superb clarity and minerally lift. Closes extremely long, focused and lively, with silky tannins framing the wine’s sweet fruit. This is about as good as a "basic" Châteauneuf gets.” - Josh Raynolds (Vinous.com)

As is customary, the wines were naturally fermented and raised in concrete vat (up to 90%) and large oak, without any new oak. The aging spanned 18 months and the wine was bottled unfiltered. A model of purity, charm, and freshness, Marcoux’s 2019 is a thrilling Châteauneuf from one of the region’s great artisans.


On the one hand it is a wine for the long haul, yet with such striking balance (the notes below really capture the deliciousness and charm already on offer). From the first sip it sings of aromatic precision and caressing red fruit (ripe raspberry, silken berries, violets and wild strawberry). Carved to perfection by succulent tannins and surging vitality, this is a big wine with a heart of gold, yet there is not an ounce of fat: it’s a lithe, focused, and athletic style of Châteauneuf from what was obviously a superb vintage. Match it with any meat dish (a simple barbeque will do, chargrilled steak of course), a charcuterie plate, or anything cooked in red wine—it will be happy days.

Price Bracket $101 and Above
Type Red
Sub Type Grenache | Blends
Body Full Bodied
Variety Grenache
Country France
Region Rhone Valley
Feature Biodynamic
Women in Wine
Critic Score 94
Alcohol 16%
Size 16
Vintage 2019
Closure Cork

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