Varietal: 80% Grenache, 6% Syrah, 4% Mourvèdre, 10% Other Varieties
95 Points James Suckling
This has so much power and meaty depth for the 2021 vintage, also stacks of healthy tannins that give it great intensity at the very long and complete finish. It’s packed with licorice, tar and stony character that makes it hard to pull yourself away from its compelling hold.
92-94 Points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Scents of leather, violets, cherries and strawberries mark the nose of the 2021 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Réservée, tasted as a representative assemblage from several foudres. Medium to full-bodied, it's silky but firm, with a long, slightly tannic finish.
94 Points Wine Enthusiast
Lemon oil, Anjou pear and delicate wildflowers greet the nose, accompanied by light lactic aromas. The palate reveals a delightful umami richness and baking spice, with kelp entwined around orchard fruits like white peach and honeysuckle. Fresh salty almonds and a touch of light spice add complexity, all balanced by nimble acidity that dances on the palate.
91-93 Points Jeb Dunnuck
Ultimately spending four years in barrels, the 2021 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée Laurence is made with the idea of being upfront, open, and ready to go on release. It reveals spice, garrigue, and saddle leather nuances that are very charming, forward, and appealing. Medium-bodied, seamless, and complex, it's a beautiful wine that's going to check all the boxes for you traditional Châteauneuf du Pape lovers out there.
92 Points Vinous
Luckily, the 2021 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée didn’t show any of the signs of reduction that it did when I first tasted it from barrel last year. Although not cruising at the same level as the two surrounding vintages, the 2021 offers a distinctively elegant character marked by garrigue, red/black cherry and undertones of meat and herbs. Round tannins gently structure this medium-bodied Cuvée Réservée that wraps up with a savory finish.
91 Points Wine Spectator
Chewy and rich, with old-school charm, this is built on a foundation of iron that supports incense smoke, red berry and earthy leather notes. High-toned herbal details hover over, with a lot of iodine and graphite. Muscular tannins hold sway. Needs time to unwind. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Drink now through 2038.
Winemaker Notes
Dark red with a purple body. On the nose, black ripe fruits like morello cherries and raspberries, juniper berries, black pepper and garrigue. After several years aging, the aromas will be characterized by plums, dried stone fruits, leather, fur and sandalwood. Round, rich and powerful with soft tannins. With time, it will involve into a more complex and spicy wine. A blend of 13 grape varieties, mainly Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre, the Cuvée Réservée reveals the typical characteristics of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape soils.
