Doug Powers

9.0

This is a beautiful and graceful older Chateauneuf-du-Pape, mature and nicely balanced, still some decent fruit, longish finish, time to drink up — 6 months ago

with Jim

Big Wave Dave

9.3

Full bodied and rich with perfume and savoury notes. Creamy — a year ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Mas Grange Blanche Châteauneuf-du-Pape “La Font des Bessounes” 2020
Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, Rhône Valley, France 🇫🇷

Overview
A traditional Southern Rhône blend featuring Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre, among other permitted varietals of the appellation. The 2020 vintage is considered one of balance and finesse, producing wines with both fruit concentration and freshness.

Aromas & Flavors
Intensely aromatic with red and blue bramble fruits, black pepper, mulling spices, licorice, and hints of tobacco and biscuits. On the palate, it’s medium-to-full-bodied, showing layers of cherry, blackberry, and subtle earthy notes, wrapped with freshness and minimal oak influence.

Mouthfeel
Structured yet approachable, with balanced acidity and polished tannins. Displays good complexity, moderate weight, and a long, savory finish that speaks to the terroir.

Winemaking Notes
Hand-harvested grapes, vinified traditionally with careful extraction to preserve both fruit character and elegance. Aged with minimal oak to highlight purity and balance.

Food Pairing
Pairs wonderfully with roast lamb, duck breast, mushroom risotto, or aged cheeses. Its spice and structure also work well with Mediterranean herb-driven dishes.

Verdict
A well-structured and gratifying Châteauneuf-du-Pape, showcasing the elegance of the 2020 vintage. Balanced, aromatic, and age-worthy—drink now or cellar for added depth. — a year ago

Luciana Barros

9.5

Most expensive worn in the menu but not as good as the previous one! — 6 years ago

Steven Lee

9.3

A nice bouquet of flower. Silky palate and cinammon. There is fruit but some is bitter. Good level of minerality and chalky. Tannin is refine. — 7 years ago

Kurt Winrich

8.9

Had this in a Sazerac; smooth, maple syrup on the nose, made the Sazerac smoother than the rye whiskey version. — 7 years ago

with Bill

Ryan Forsyth

9.0

Lean and good with food. Ann really enjoyed. — 8 years ago

Lauren Golanty

8.9

Good - an aggressive red. Maybe we needed a different meal to support the heft? Earthy, tannic, lasting finish… — 8 months ago

Sharon Davis

9.8

Cognac. Love it ❤️ 😍 — a year ago

romo

9.2

Did not expect this to be as certain and without wrinkles. — 4 years ago

Rashed Chowdhury

9.1

Classic CdP — 5 years ago

Andrew Schirmer

8.9

Rhône whites are delicious in winter...enjoyed with halibut and salsa verde, roasted Brussels sprouts. Round and lush, interesting metallic peach accord, bitter almond (peach pit?) on the finish. — 7 years ago

with Alsu

Palmer Emmitt

Owner/Winemaker Judge Palmer

9.0

This is textbook CdP. A little Brett-y funk on the nose and in the mid-palate but finishes long and soft with intense cherry cough syrup yumminesss. — 7 years ago

Orlin Vladikov

9.0

Excellent red. Strong but smooth. — 8 years ago

Tom Casagrande

9.1

A surprisingly gorgeous evening in DC tonight at a favorite classic bistro. This Giggie has loads of ripe fruit, but is drinking really well already. Very soft, decent acids. Some savory notes. The alcohol (15%) pooks through on the back half of the palate. But it was served a little warmer than I’d like, so that probably amplified it. — 10 months ago

Yury

10

Великолепный коньяк. Лучше всоп не проблвал — 2 years ago

John W

9.0

Ruby coloration. On the nose, currants, Dark berries. On the palate, currants, dark berry, cassis. Tannins are still strong after 15 years. — 5 years ago

Matt

9.0

Very young, quite wound up, needed 3 days before being open for business. Great harmony of whole cluster and extraction, rustic and complex. You really cannot go wrong with la famille Chastain! — 6 years ago

Mac Tabilis

10

Amazingly smooth and the after bite is fire. I am very impressed well worth the buy!!! — 7 years ago

Ed Tracy

9.0

2015 vintage — 8 years ago

with Rebecca