2015 Daumen Chateauneuf du Pape
The Wine Advocate
RP (89-91)
Reviewed by:Jeb Dunnuck
Release Price:NA
Drink Date:N/A
The 2015 Châteauneuf du Pape is 70% Grenache and the rest Syrah and Cinsault, with just a splash of Mourvèdre, all of which was raised in old foudre. It’s a pretty, elegant, medium to full-bodied red that has lots of blueberry and black raspberry fruits, licorice and floral notes, and while that tannin is certainly present, they’re ripe. It has outstanding potential and will drink nicely through 2025.
In addition to his Vieille Julienne releases, Jean-Paul Daumen also releases small amounts of wine under his Daumen label. These are reasonably priced and come from growers Jean-Paul works closely with, and most are made in just a couple hundred case lots. These aren’t your average, large production, Negociant wine.