Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2022 featured is like a second life”

is like a second life” and we’re bloody delighted that 741 lives to fight another day as looking back through the annals the original 741 release some 5 years ago

The palate expresses great elegance

Octonia is named after the 8 petalled flower-of-life emblem

A creamy texture carries waves of developed vanilla that glide smoothly across the palate

Crisp clean acidity and delightful tannin structure leading to a lingering finish

Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2022 featured is like a second life”97 99 POINTS Jeb Dunnuck "The 2022 Chteauneuf Du Pape reminds me of the 2007 with its incredible sexiness and seamless, elegant texture. Black cherry liqueur, Provenal herbs, flowers, and licorice are just some of its nuances, and it's full bodied, with a layered mouthfeel, gorgeous tannins, and a great, great finish. Tasted from multiple foudre, this is unquestionably up with the finest in the vintage, and as Ive written in the past, its almost