A wine you don\u2019t see often (there\u2019s only one barrel made), the 2019 Ch\u00e2teauneuf Du Pape Not For You is 100% Grenache from the 100+-year-old vines in the Les Serres lieu-dit that\u2019s brought up in a new demi-muid. It\u2019s a monster of a wine offering a Southern Rh\u00f4ne street market-like array of red and black fruits, peppery garrigue, lavender, cured meats, and spicy oak. Incredibly unique, full-bodied, heady, and concentrated, it\u2019s not going to be for everyone, but it\u2019s a singular Ch\u00e2teauneuf du Pape I suspect best enjoyed at the end of a meal.
\nThe 2019 Ch\u00e2teauneuf Du Pape Not For You is flat-out awesome, and Grenache doesn’t get any better in this reviewer’s opinion. Coming from 100-year-old vines in the Les Serres lieu-dit, in the southern end of the appellation, it was not destemmed and was brought up in a single new demi-muid. Incredible aromatics of darker berries, Proven\u00e7al garrigue, ground pepper, lavender, and leather are just some of its nuances, and this beauty hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a deep, layered, opulent mouthfeel, full-bodied richness, ripe tannins, and a great, great finish. While this is a massive wine by any measure, it’s not over the top, stays perfectly balanced, has ripe tannins, and is an incredibly singular wine. Unfortunately, it will be just about impossible to find in the market. If you’re lucky enough to find a bottle, it should be at its best from 2026-2041.<\/p>\n
\u2014 Jeb Dunnuck (10\/6\/2020)
\n\u00a9 2020 Jeb Dunnuck | Reprinted with Permission<\/p>\n