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2017 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Vieilles Vignes

Wine Details
Place of Origin

France

Châteauneuf Du Pape

Southern Rhône

Color

Red

Grape/Blend

90% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre

Vintages
2022202020172016201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032001200019991998
Reviews & Tasting Notes

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Drinking Window

2023 - 2033

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The Maret family founded Domaine de la Charbonnière in 1914. Sisters Veronique (who has been making the wines since 2007) and Caroline Maret assumed control here in 2014. Their parents, Mireille and Michel, are still involved in day-to-day operations. The domaine is made up of almost 28 hectares of vines, 18.5 of which are in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Over the last decade, the wines here have been consistently fine and often outstanding. It’s puzzling to me that they seem to fly under the radar of many followers of the region, at least in the United States. The fruit-driven 2018s and 2017s will drink well on the young side, but I’d give them another five years or so to pick up some savory qualities and shed a little baby fat.