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

Located on the mid-slopes of the estate where Grenache is perfectly at home with a mosaic of safres sands, pebbles and red clays, producing a perfect balance of power and finesse.

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.

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

"The 2022 Châteauneuf Du Pape Les Trois Sources comes from a terroir similar to the Reserve and is based on 70% Grenache, 10% Cinsault, 5% each Syrah, Mourvédre, and Counoise, and the rest a mix of varieties. Ripe blackberries, roosted garrigue, loamy soil, licorice, and a kiss of graphite all emerge on the nose, and this beauty hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, a layered, seamless mouthfeel, beautiful yet building tannins, and a great finish. It's slightly more open and expressive than the Les Hauts-Lieux, yet I suspect both of these cuvées will cruise for two decodes." 97 Points, Jeb Dunnuck

"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, Mourédre, Muscardin, Terret Noir, Vaccarése, Grenache Blanc, Clairette and Picardan, with an average age of 75 years, all coplanted and cofermented" 94 Points, Matt Walls, Decanter

"Shows subdued, hidden power and a gorgeous texture, though this is just beginning to unfurl. Warm earth, brown bread and toasted anise notes infuse a perfumed core of red fruit. Racy acidity keeps the tension high, and there's a licorice snap detail on the finish, which is defined, smoky and long. Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Mourvèdre and Counoise." 94 Points, Wine Spectator

"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." 93 Points, Nicolas Greinacher, Vinous

"Crafted from vines planted in the Cabrières sector on sandy soils, the 2022 Les Trois Sources, a blend of 60% Grenache mixplanted with Syrah, Cinsault, Counoise and Mourvèdre, offers aromas of rose, peony, iris, dark cherries and violets. Medium to full-bodied, structured and dense, it’s perfectly balanced with a long, tense elegant core of fruit and a mineral, delicately bitter finish. More floral than Clavin, it could age over the next decade and over." 93 Points, Yohan Castaing, The Wine Advocate

Organic and biodynamic approaches, minimal intervention and a great love for the terroir have always displayed the essence of Vieille Julienne. Jean-Paul Daumen took over from his father in 1992 and has since become one of the most iconic, innovative and respected producers of the Rhône. In addition to his Vieille Julienne label, Jean-Paul is also making wines under his biodynamic negociant label ‘Daumen’. Even if these wines have the intention to be more accessible, they are anything but simple. Read More

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