Bastide Saint Dominique - Chateauneuf-du-Pape Les Secrets de Pignan 2017 (750ml)
| Producer | Bastide Saint Dominique |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhone |
| Varietal | Chateauneuf blend |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Sku | 11493 |
| Size | 750ml |
The Wine Cellar Insider: 96 Points
Spicy kirsch with fresh herbs on the nose and pure silky cherries on the palate hits all the right notes. Elegant and lifted, fresh and sweet, this is refined and pure. A bit of time in the cellar will add even more character and complexity. The wine is always produced using 100% old vine Grenache
Wine Enthusiast: 95 Points
Rich, plummy black cherry and dried strawberry flavors are edged by tart raspberry acidity in this fruit-focused, unoaked Grenache sourced from Châteauneuf-du-Pape's famed sandy soils. It's a thrilling, supple sip anchored by firm tannins that should integrate neatly as the wine matures over the next decade. Delicate hints of leather and white pepper kiss the finish.
Jeb Dunnuck: 95 Points
A tiny production cuvée, the 2017 Châteauneuf Du Pape Les Secrets De Pignan comes from a famous vineyard located in the heart of the appellation (it's just beside Rayas) and is all Grenache brought up in stainless steel. Ripe, sexy notes of blueberries, black cherries, melted licorice, candied violets, and some loamy soil notes all flow to a powerful, ripe, opulent wine that has moderate acidity, ripe yet present tannins, and a great, great finish. This is one sexy Châteauneuf Du Pape that's already drinking nicely yet should evolve for at least 10-15 years.
Wine Advocate: 95 Points
All Grenache, all stainless steel, all pleasure, the 2017 Chateauneuf du Pape Secrets de Pignan comes from the Pignan (Nord) lieu-dit. It couldn't be more different from the domaine's regular cuvée, boasting bright cherries and stone fruit up front, then a wonderfully full, lush mouthfeel and a long, silky finish. It should drink well for at least a decade. 93-95
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