Saturated ruby. A heady, impressively complex bouquet evokes ripe red fruits, candied flowers, garrigue and incense, along with exotic spice and mineral notes that build with air. Utterly stains the palate with vibrant raspberry liqueur, cherry cola, licorice and fruitcake flavors that are sharpened by a jolt of spiciness on the back half. Polished tannins add gentle grip to the strikingly long, floral-dominated finish, which shows no rough edges. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, October 2021)
Saturated ruby. A heady, impressively complex bouquet evokes ripe red fruits, candied flowers, garrigue and incense, along with exotic spice and mineral notes that build with air. Utterly stains the palate with vibrant raspberry liqueur, cherry cola, licorice and fruitcake flavors that are sharpened by a jolt of spiciness on the back half. Polished tannins add gentle grip to the strikingly long, floral-dominated finish, which shows no rough edges. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, October 2021)
Oct 14th, 2021
Defined, finessed, graceful, offers superb richness and layers while well contrasted by its fresh acidity and silken tannin. This has charm and grace without sacrificing strength. You can sense the sand and clay terroirs at work. The perfume and elegant tannin melding with a muscular core of warming red fruits and amplitude on the palate. Marcoux VV continues to be my favorite CNDP for this reason, year in and year out. The 2012 is quite indicative of time and place. Red fruit coulis, the slightest edge soaked fig and raisin, loads of thick Provençal garrigue, licorice whip, roasted coffee, dried meat, dusty leather, woodsmoke, hot stones, lavender pastille, white pepper. Can’t get over the lift and freshness this has still.
Defined, finessed, graceful, offers superb richness and layers while well contrasted by its fresh acidity and silken tannin. This has charm and grace without sacrificing strength. You can sense the sand and clay terroirs at work. The perfume and elegant tannin melding with a muscular core of warming red fruits and amplitude on the palate. Marcoux VV continues to be my favorite CNDP for this reason, year in and year out. The 2012 is quite indicative of time and place. Red fruit coulis, the slightest edge soaked fig and raisin, loads of thick Provençal garrigue, licorice whip, roasted coffee, dried meat, dusty leather, woodsmoke, hot stones, lavender pastille, white pepper. Can’t get over the lift and freshness this has still.
Mar 15th, 2020
Exquisite, wine of the night out of a diverse CdP lineup. In a perfect place right now so if you happen to have any take it for a spin, you'll be happy you did. Not a trace of heat, not over ripe or raisin, we'll balanced and pure, red fruited mixed with tertiary notes.
Exquisite, wine of the night out of a diverse CdP lineup. In a perfect place right now so if you happen to have any take it for a spin, you'll be happy you did. Not a trace of heat, not over ripe or raisin, we'll balanced and pure, red fruited mixed with tertiary notes.
Feb 18th, 2017
Bruised strawberry and cherry, blackberry and raisin. Tobacco leaf, dust, black pepper, hint of fennel. Subtle earthiness at the end
Bruised strawberry and cherry, blackberry and raisin. Tobacco leaf, dust, black pepper, hint of fennel. Subtle earthiness at the end
Dec 3rd, 2016
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
