High-End Châteauneuf-du-Pape ft. Mont-Redon, Clos Saint-Jean MAGNUM & More!

95pt - SOMM Journal. This Cuvée Exceptionnelle offers red cherry, plum and blueberry with violet and dried rose accents. Deep garnet in color, it delivers a long, soft finish with a rounded, elegant feel.

96pt - Decanter World Wine Awards. This red layers cherry and rose petal with black pepper, forest floor, licorice and baking spice. Polished fruit and oak spice carry through a long, youthful finish.

Domaine l'Abbé Dîne's 2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape opens quietly with licorice, earth, bay leaf and spice. The palate is concentrated and moderately weighted, with measured power and firm tannins shaping its assertive profile.

92pt - Wine Spectator. This red layers blackcurrant and macerated fig with licorice, ganache, warm earth and spice. Leafy, woodland notes add savory depth to its firm structure and long, chewy finish.

94pt - James Suckling. Les Cailloux offers dark cherry, raspberry and wild strawberry with baking spice and dried herbs. Full-bodied and velvety, it has fine-grained tannins and a long, focused finish.

Domaine de Fontavin's 2023 Trilogies opens with candied red fruit and sweet spice. Ripe strawberry and vanilla fill a broad, opulent palate, while a firm structure gives this Grenache-led red its generous weight.

93pt - La RVF. This Châteauneuf-du-Pape offers ripe fruit with floral and spice notes. The palate is velvety and seamless, with well-integrated tannins; black fruit, violet and garrigue extend the aromas.

94pt - Vinous. Clos Saint Jean's 2022 old-vine red offers orange peel, violet, ripe red and black fruit, licorice and spice. Freshness balances the richness, while velvety tannins frame a polished, juicy finish.

94pt - Wine Spectator. Renaissance layers plum and cherry liqueur with spiced fruit cake, graphite and smoke. Ripe tannins blend into its generous texture, while incense and a hint of plum skin add depth.

Domaine Serguier 2022 pairs cherry, blackberry and plum aromas with pepper, herbs and a touch of garrigue. Full-bodied and concentrated, its generous fruit is balanced by acidity and tannins in a firm, powerful structure.

94+pt - Jeb Dunnuck. Le Couchant opens with candied cherry and floral hints. Its rich, fleshy palate balances generous fruit and weight, giving this Grenache-Mourvèdre blend an opulent, substantial feel.

Domaine Serguier’s 2023 Révélation hails from a family estate in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, where fourth-generation grower Daniel Nury continues the family’s work. The estate ages its wines in the village’s medieval cellars.

97pt - Bettane & Desseauve. Le Plateau 2017 offers ripe black fruit with smoky and roasted nuances. A dense palate brings spice and garrigue, combining depth with elegance before a long, saline finish.

94pt - Wine Spectator. Les Clavelles shows blackcurrant, cherry jam, peony and licorice, with Mediterranean herbs. This single-parcel Grenache balances power and elegance, finishing long on expressive fruit.

98pt - Jeb Dunnuck. Cuvée Centenaire combines blackberry and thyme with earthy undergrowth and leather. Powerful yet rounded, it carries mellow tannins and concentrated flavor into an impressively long finish.

97pt - Jeb Dunnuck. La Combe des Fous offers black raspberry, spring flowers, pepper and savory meat notes. Its layered, medium- to full-bodied palate has ripe, integrated tannins and a long, powerful finish.