Bosquet des Papes 'Les 7 de Pignan' Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2020

Since 1860, this domaine has been handed over from father to son by the Boiron family. For five generations, the philosophy of “Bosquet des Papes” estate is to produce laying down wines, meaning that they can be kept for many years, thereby respecting the traditions of Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines. The domaine is now run by Nicolas Boiron and his wife Jeanne-Claire.

Most of the wooden vessels in the cellar are foudres but they are using more and more demi-muids maybe by influence of Philippe Cambie.

The domain covers about 40 different parcels, a total of 32 ha of which 3.5 ha are Cotes du Rhone. The average age of the vines is about 50 years. A 3.5 ha plot with vines aging around 100 years are used for Cuvée Chante le Merle.

It boasts a translucent ruby hue to go with a kaleidoscope-like bouquet of red cherries, framboise, strawberries, ground pepper, and Provençal garrigue. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it's elegant, has ultra-fine tannins, and a great finish. Grenache lovers out there should jump on this beauty. It will evolve for over a decade.

Jeb Dunnuck | 96 pts

Robert Parker | 96 pts

James Suckling | 94 pts

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