Slightly deeper and richer than the classic cuvee Le Miocène, the 2013 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Les Origins is 45% Grenache, 35% Syrah and 20% Mourvedre that spent 16 months in equal parts concrete tank and small barrels. Graphite, lead pencil shavings, black raspberry, cassis and hints of licorice all emerge from this medium to full-bodied, elegant, and surprisingly sweetly fruited Chateauneuf du Pape.

Tarry and fleshy in feel, with a bittersweet cocoa note framing the thickly layered core of warmed fig, dark currant preserves and lightly mulled plum fruit flavors. Lots of tobacco, Turkish coffee and licorice root details fill in on the finish, which leaves a broad wake. Best from 2018 through 2028. 8,000 cases made, 300 cases imported.??–JM??Region: France / Southern Rh?ne / Chateauneuf-du-Pape Select to Add