Cornelia Constanza 2018 Châteauneuf du Pape Rouge Domaine de la Solitude

96 point, Robert Parker: "From century-old Grenache in a section of la Crau with safre-based soils, the 2018 Chateauneuf du Pape Cornelia Constanza was matured in concrete (60%) and foudre (40%). Explosive notes of black cherries and licorice mark the nose, while the full-bodied palate is ripe and welcoming without going over the top. You'll want to watch the serving temperature carefully so it doesn't get too warm, but the tannins are supple and silky. Dense and concentrated, this is serious stuff, with awesome length on the slightly chocolaty, spice-inflected finish. I wouldn't bet on it aging more than a decade, but as an early-drinking mouthful of decadence, it's tough to beat.

95 point, Jeb Dunnock: "The 2018 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cornelia Constanza is all Grenache and comes from a sandy parcel in the heart of the La Crau lieu-dit. This Grenache lover’s dream sports a medium ruby color as well as a gorgeous nose of kirsch liqueur, herbes de Provence, licorice, loamy soil, and assorted spices. With medium to full-bodied richness, seamless texture, and a great finish. Drink this pleasure bent beauty anytime over the coming 10 to 15 years."

Druerne til Cornelia Constanza stammer fra mere end 80 år gamle vinstokke dyrket på sandholdig jord på La Crau vinmarken lidt nord for domænet. Her får du en veloplagt og usædvanlig saftspændt Châteauneuf du Pape, som demonstrerer det ypperste, Grenache Noir-druen kan præstere af renhed, finesse og forfinede aromaer. Her er lag på lag af kirsebær, jordbær og stikkelsbær i smuk forening med cacao, kanel, kardemomme og peber. Finishen er fyldig med en silkeagtig tekstur og modne tanniner. Grenache når det er aller bedst!