Domaine de la Vieille Julienne Les Petites Parcelles, Rhone, France 2022

“Les Petites Parcelles” Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a beautifully composed Southern Rhône red that showcases the estate’s biodynamic precision in a more approachable, early-drinking expression. It opens with expressive aromas of black cherry, ripe raspberry, and plum, layered with garrigue, dried herbs, cracked pepper, and subtle floral notes. The palate is polished and concentrated, offering pure dark fruit framed by fine, supple tannins and a seamless texture. A vibrant thread of freshness lifts the wine through a long, savory finish marked by spice, earth, and herbal complexity. Elegant yet deeply rooted in tradition, this is a refined and highly drinkable Châteauneuf-du-Pape that reflects the purity and balance of Domaine de la Vieille Julienne.

"The 2022 Les Petites Parcelles de la Vieille Julienne is a blend of mix-planted Grenache, Counoise, Cinsault, Mourvèdre and Picardan with a plot of Syrah and 2% Clairette (a white grape). It evokes a delicate, gourmand bouquet of iris, dark cherries, tapenade and dark wild berries mingled with delicate notes of spices. Medium to full-bodied, dense and structured, it’s enveloping and gourmand with structured tannins and a long, delicate finish. A great effort!" Wine Advocate 92